Definition of Response

Noun: response  ri'spón(t)s

1. A result
   "this situation developed in response to events in Africa"
    
2. A bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
   "his responses have slowed with age";
   - reaction
    
3. 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 response";
   - answer, reply
    
4. The manner in which something is greeted
   "she did not expect the cold response she received from her superiors";
   - reception
    
5. A phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister
    
6. The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
   "he growled his response";
   - reply
    
7. The manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals

See also:
responsa
responses

Anagrams containing the word response

rosspnee erespons serespon nserespo onseresp ponseres sponsere esponser