Meaning of the word respondent in English

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respondent

US /rɪˈspɑːn.dənt/
UK /rɪˈspɑːn.dənt/

Adjective

1.

in the position of defendant in a lawsuit.

Example:
the respondent defendant
2.

replying to something, especially a survey or questionnaire.

Example:
the respondent firms in the survey

Noun

1.

a defendant in a lawsuit, especially one in an appeals or divorce case.

2.

a person who replies to something, especially one supplying information for a survey or questionnaire or responding to an advertisement.

Example:
most respondents to our questionnaire considered their practices to be in accordance with current medical guidelines
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