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return policy
UK/rɪˈtɜːn ˈpɒləsi/US/rɪˈtɜrn ˈpɑləsi/re·TURN POL·i·cy
the rules a shop has about accepting returns and giving refunds or exchanges
Examples
“Before buying electronics, check the store's return policy.”
“The return policy allows refunds within 14 days with a receipt.”
“Online shoppers often read the return policy to avoid surprises.”
Band 8 sentence
“I always check the return policy before ordering electronics online, because restocking fees can be expensive.”
Collocations
- store's return policy
- return policy states
- check the return policy
Word family
Common mistakes
I read the return's policy.→I read the return policy.
The return policy allow refunds.→The return policy allows refunds.
Please check your return policy before buy.→Please check the return policy before buying.
Say it for a higher band
5refund→6exchange policy→7+return policy
Synonyms
refund policy
exchange policy
Easily confused
refund policy
“The refund policy explains how customers get their money back.”
exchange policy
“The exchange policy allows customers to swap sizes within 30 days.”
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