response

Definitions

1. noun

   An answer or reply.

   Examples

   • Her response came quickly.
   • He gave a thoughtful response to the question.
2. noun

   The act of replying to something.

   Examples

   • In response to the complaint, the company said sorry.
   • The crowd cheered in response to the news.
3. noun

   In old religion, an answer given by a god through a priest.

   Examples

   • The priestess gave the oracle's response.
   • Pilgrims traveled far to hear the god's response.
4. noun

   Words that a church choir or group sing or say back to the priest.

   Examples

   • The group gave the response after each prayer.
   • The choir sang the response together.
5. noun

   A short song or verse sung in church after a reading.

   Examples

   • The singer led the response after the reading.
   • The choir sang a response between the lessons.
6. noun

   A reply to a point made in a formal debate.

   Examples

   • The scholar prepared a careful response to the criticism.
   • His response answered each point in turn.
7. noun

   In online advertising, a click on an advert.

   Examples

   • The campaign got a strong response rate.
   • Marketers tracked the response to each advert.
8. noun

   The way something reacts to a change or event.

   Examples

   • A plant's response to light is to grow toward it.
   • His response to the insult was surprisingly calm.