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pass-back

pass-back

4.2
Sending a file back to the person who handled it before for review
  • noun
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  • After the initial review, the document underwent a pass-back to address the missing details.

Examples

  • Please submit the pass-back by Friday.

  • A quick pass-back can help ensure all necessary corrections are made before final approval.

  • The manager requested a pass-back of the report to the finance team for further clarification.

  • The team received a pass-back from the manager.

  • The manager requested a pass-back of the latest sales report for review.

  • During the meeting, she initiated a pass-back of the project to the development team.

  • After finishing his assessment, he completed a pass-back of the document to his supervisor.

Synonyms

return
vspass-back
231 1.0

An act of giving something back to its owner

sends items to the previous handler for further action or review
giveback
vspass-back
  • US
4.7

The return of money or property to its previous owner

sends items to the previous handler for further action or review

Surface Forms

pass-back singular
pass-backs plural

Morphology

pass-back = pass (transparent) = back + pass

A nominal compound from 'pass' + 'back' meaning the act of returning something to someone who had it before. [Postprocessing: moved 'back' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Pass-back comes from the words pass ('to give') and back ('to return'). Think of handing a report back to the person or team who had it before for more work or checks, which is why a pass-back is sending something back for further action or review.