(India) The setting aside of a certain percentage of vacancies in government institutions for members of backward and underrepresented communities (defined primarily by caste and tribe).
(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.
(finance) Funds kept on hand to meet planned or unplanned financial requirements.
“Because the Mitchel nib has a convoluted shape with a bowl-shaped reservor on the top, there is no overfeed section for this nib.”
“Steve Jackson has been making the most of the carp fishing on the syndicated Western Reservor at Whittle Dene landing four carp, three of which were doubles up to 14lb 12oz.”
“If requested, or if the reservation is made within a week of entry, the permit can be sent to the ranger station chosen by the reserver.”
“These names may not be used without the consent of the reserver.”
“He said he had wanted a to join the Armym fromr the age of 12 and so thought about leavinga univei rsity but was persuaded r to stay a on and join as a reserver.”