> What does return type mean in C++?

What does return type mean in C++?

Posted at: 2014-12-18 
return types are values a called function returns to the calling function.

It can be integer, character, float, and so forth.

main function is where you call the sub routine.

Main function gets the return value and you can use it if needed.

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Specifically for functions. I'm on a section about functions and the book said that functions need a return type but did not explain exactly what that is. Can someone explain it to me?