response

(n) a result
- this situation developed in response to events in Africa
(n) a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
- a bad reaction to the medicine
- his responses have slowed with age
reaction,
(n) a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
- I waited several days for his answer
- he wrote replies to several of his critics
answer, reply,
(n) the manner in which something is greeted
- she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors
reception,
(n) a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
(n) the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
- he growled his reply
reply,
(n) the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals

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