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Line 1: − The '''return''' statement tells a function, subroutine or method to stop running and "return" control to its caller.[http://www.golivecentral.com/pages/txttut/jstut/return.shtml] In Java and most other languages, no other lines of programming code may follow a return statement, since they could not possibly be executed. The typical compiler therefore labels this a coding error. But in PHP it is allowed.<!-- I'm not sure about JavaScript. -->+ − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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'''Return''' may refer to several things depending on context.
[[category:Computer Programming]]
=== Economics ===
Return generally refers to profit (or loss) made on an investment. "Rate of return" is the ratio of profit compared to investment.
=== Architecture and Design ===
Defined as "the receding edge of a flat face".
=== Computing ===
The return statement tells a function, subroutine or method to stop running and "return" control to its caller.[http://www.golivecentral.com/pages/txttut/jstut/return.shtml] In Java and most other languages, no other lines of programming code may follow a return statement, since they could not possibly be executed. The typical compiler therefore labels this a coding error. But in PHP it is allowed.<!-- I'm not sure about JavaScript. -->
=== Definition of noun ===
An act of coming or going back to something.