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   response

   /rɪˈspɒns/

   noun

   • 1. a verbal or written answer: "there was laughter at his response to the question"
   • ▪ an answer to a question in a test, questionnaire, etc.: "table 3.1 shows the mean number of correct responses given by each age group" Similar answerreplyacknowledgementrejoinderretortreturnripostesallycounterinformal:comebackclapbackOpposite question
   • ▪ a part of a religious liturgy said or sung by a congregation in answer to a minister or cantor.
   • 2. a reaction to something: "an extended, jazzy piano solo drew the biggest response from the crowd" Similar reactionreplyreciprocationretaliationfeedbackinformal:comeback
   • ▪ an excitation of a nerve impulse caused by a change or event; a physical reaction to a specific stimulus or situation: "we unwittingly induce Pavlovian-type responses in dogs by establishing a rigid routine for feeding"
   • ▪ the way in which a mechanical or electrical device responds to a stimulus or stimuli: "the throttle response from the 1870 cc engine is almost petrol sharp"
   • ▪ a bid made in answer to one's partner's preceding bid.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French respons or Latin responsum ‘something offered in return’, neuter past participle of respondere (see respond).

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   Learn the meaning of response as an answer or reaction to something, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for response in the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning of response as an act of responding, a reply or reaction, or an output of a device. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of response.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word response as a noun in English. Find out how to use response in different contexts, such as answers, reactions, church services and more.

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   A response is a reaction to a question, experience, or some other type of stimulus. If you cry at sad movies, you're having an emotional response to the drama that's taking place on the screen. A response can come in many forms, including an answer to a question, an emotional reaction, or a reply. If a teacher asks, "Who invented the phonograph?"

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   Response is a noun that means an answer or reply, or a reaction to a stimulus. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of response in different contexts, such as biology, bridge, and Christianity.

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   Response is a noun that means the act of responding, a reply, or a reaction to a stimulus. Learn the different types and uses of response from various sources, such as ecclesiastical, medical, and bridge terms.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRESPONSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. the act of responding; reply or reaction. 2. bridge. a bid replying to a partner's bid or double. 3.(usually plural) Christianity. a short sentence or phrase recited or sung by the choir or congregation in reply to the officiant at a church service. 4. electronics.