response (n.)a result;
this situation developed in response to events in Africa
response (n.)a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent;
his responses have slowed with age
response (n.)a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation;
response (n.)the manner in which something is greeted;
response (n.)a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister;
response (n.)the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange;
response (n.)the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals;