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answer

/ˈan.sə/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.
  2. A solution to a problem.
  3. A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.
  4. To make a reply or response to.
  5. To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.
  6. To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.
  7. To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.
  8. To be accountable or responsible; to make amends.
  9. To file a document in response to a complaint.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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