should return success vs should returned success

The correct phrase is "should return success." The verb "return" should be in the base form after modal verbs like "should." The incorrect phrase uses the past tense form of the verb, which is not appropriate in this context.

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should return success

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express an expectation or requirement for a certain outcome in the future.

Examples:

The function should return success if the input is valid.
The system should return success after completing the process.

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should returned success

This phrase is incorrect. The past tense form of the verb "return" is not suitable after the modal verb "should."

Alternatives:

should have returned success
should be returned success
should return success
should be returning success
should return successfully

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should return success vs should returned success