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response
noun(re-sponse)
the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
Synonyms: reply,
response
noun(re-sponse)
a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
Synonyms: reaction,
Examples:
His responses have slowed with age.
response
noun(re-sponse)
the manner in which something is greeted
Synonyms: reception,
response
noun(re-sponse)
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
Synonyms: answer, reply,
response
noun(re-sponse)
a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
response
noun(re-sponse)
a result
Examples:
This situation developed in response to events in Africa.
response
noun(re-sponse)
the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals

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