response
noun
re·sponse
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Definition of response
1
: an act of responding
2
: something constituting a reply or a reaction: such as
a
: a verse, phrase, or word sung or said by the people or choir after or in reply to the officiant in a liturgical service
b
: the activity or inhibition of previous activity of an organism or any of its parts resulting from stimulation
c
: the output of a transducer or detecting device resulting from a given input
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Examples of response in a Sentence
He got a response to his letter.
I am writing in response to your letter of July 17.
When I told him my plan, I wasn't expecting such an enthusiastic response.
Her response to their decision was to threaten to quit her job.
When you knocked on the door, was there any response?
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American Airlines, which operated 8% of SFO flights last year, has adjusted its flight schedule in response to the closure and notified travelers who are affected, said Curtis Blessing, a company spokesman. — Roland Li, SFChronicle.com, "SFO to close busiest runway for much of September: what you need to know," 26 Aug. 2019 The operation’s tactics were on display last week, seemingly in response to two pieces in The Times that angered Mr. Trump’s allies. — New York Times, "Trump Allies Target Journalists Over Coverage Deemed Hostile to White House," 25 Aug. 2019 In response to this existential crisis, the Trump administration weakened greenhouse gas-reducing requirements for auto fuel efficiency, power plant emissions and oil drilling while withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement. — Sam Liccardo, The Mercury News, "Opinion: Making San Jose a model city for sustainability," 25 Aug. 2019 Broken heart syndrome can cause intense chest pain as a response to a surge of stress hormones, according to the American Heart Association. — Fox News, "Widow, 93, dies of 'broken heart' brought on by home burglary, police say," 25 Aug. 2019 It was founded as a response to the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s and the recession that followed. — Time, "Iranian Official Surprises World Leaders With Unannounced Visit to G-7 Summit," 25 Aug. 2019 It was founded as a response to the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s and the recession that followed. — CBS News, "Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif makes surprise G-7 appearance in France," 25 Aug. 2019 It was founded as a response to the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s and the recession that followed. — Sylvie Corbet, BostonGlobe.com, "In a surprise, France invites Iran foreign minister to G-7 summit," 25 Aug. 2019 At least 18 people were being treated in response to the leak at Raveneaux Apartments, ABC 13 reported, and a person was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital. — Jasper Scherer, Houston Chronicle, "At least 18 treated in carbon monoxide leak at apartment complex," 24 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'response.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for response
response
noun
English Language Learners Definition of response
: something that is said or written as a reply to something
: something that is done as a reaction to something else
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response
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re·sponse
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Kids Definition of response
1
: an act or instance of replying : answer
There was no response to my question.
2
: words said or sung by the people or choir in a religious service
3
: a reaction of a living being (as to a drug)
response
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re·sponse
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Medical Definition of response
: the activity or inhibition of previous activity of an organism or any of its parts resulting from stimulation
a conditioned response
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