Meaning of the word respondent in English
What does respondent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
respondent
US /rɪˈspɑːn.dənt/
UK /rɪˈspɒn.dənt/
Noun
1.
a person who replies to something, especially one supplying information for a survey or questionnaire or responding to a poll
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The survey collected data from over 500 respondents.
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Each respondent was asked to rate the product on a scale of 1 to 10.
2.
a defendant in a lawsuit, especially one in an appeal or divorce case
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The court ruled in favor of the respondent in the divorce case.
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The lawyer represented the respondent during the appeal.