response

(noun) a result. Example: "This situation developed in response to events in africa."

(noun) a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent. Synonyms: reaction. Examples: "A bad reaction to the medicine." "His responses have slowed with age."

(noun) a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation. Synonyms: answer, reply. Examples: "I waited several days for his answer." "He wrote replies to several of his critics."

(noun) the manner in which something is greeted. Synonyms: reception. Example: "She did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors."

(noun) a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister.

(noun) the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange. Synonyms: reply. Example: "He growled his reply."

(noun) the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals.