definition of
response

[1] #1 response n. a result; "this situation developed in response to events in Africa". wn

[2] #2 response n. [reaction] 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". wn

[3] #3 response n. [answer, reply] 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". wn

[4] #4 response n. [reception] the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors". wn

[5] #5 response n. a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister. wn