Definition

The money returned to your account when a product disappoints you as much as that software project that promised to 'synergize stakeholder value.' The miraculous process of giving money back.

Example Usage

After the software crashed on day two, the company processed a full refund within 48 hours.

Source: Merriam-Webster / Financial Terminology

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