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response
/rɪˈspɒns/
an answer or reaction to something
The team's response to the crisis was swift and effective.
They reacted quickly and appropriately to the emergency.
general
an answer or reply to a question, request, or situation
She gave a thoughtful response to the interview question.
Her answer was well-considered and detailed.
The government's response to the disaster was criticized as slow.
People felt the authorities did not act quickly enough.
Can be verbal, written, or physical (e.g., a gesture).
MedicineTechnology
scientific/technical
a reaction or effect produced by a stimulus
The patient's response to the medication was positive.
The drug had the desired effect on the patient.
The system's response time was measured in milliseconds.
The computer processed the input very quickly.
Often used in medical or technical contexts to describe measurable reactions.
Collocations
response timethe time taken to react or replyresponse ratethe percentage of people who reply to somethingresponse teama group organized to handle emergencies
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'response' for formal or official replies; 'reply' or 'answer' for casual contexts.
Gold Rule
Verb vs. Noun
'Response' is a noun; the verb form is 'respond'.
Word Origin
From Middle French 'respons', from Latin 'responsum' (a reply), past participle of 'respondere' (to answer).
Usage Notes
Can be used as a verb ('respond') or noun ('response'). In formal contexts, often implies a considered or official reaction.
Word Breakdown
re-
back
prefix-spond
to answer
root-se
action or state
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