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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A natural resource known to exist but not currently exploited.
  • A tract of land reserved, or set apart, for a particular purpose; as, the Connecticut Reserve in Ohio, originally set apart for the school fund of Connecticut; the Clergy Reserves in Canada, for the support of the clergy.
  • reservation.)
  • finance Funds kept on hand to meet planned or unplanned financial requirements.
  • military A body of troops kept in the rear of an army drawn up for battle, reserved to support the other lines as occasion may require; a force or body of troops kept for an exigency.
  • Restraint of freedom in words or actions; backwardness; caution in personal behavior.
  • sports A member of a team who does not participate from the start of the game, but can be used to replace tired or injured team-mates.
  • That which is reserved, or kept back, as for future use.
  • The act of reserving, or keeping back; reservation; exception.

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Verb:

  • Is this valid? To serve again (e.g. a tennis ball).
  • To book in advance; to make a reservation.
  • To keep back; to retain.
  • To keep in store for future or special use.

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