noun
returning; putting back; giving back
Noun form of 戻す, referring to returning something to its previous place, state, or owner. In ordinary speech, more specific words such as 返却 or 返金 may be preferred depending on what is being returned.
使った工具の戻しを忘れないでください。
Please do not forget to put the tools you used back.
貸出品の戻しが遅れています。
The return of the loaned items is delayed.