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.
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the respondent defendant
2.
replying to something, especially a survey or questionnaire.
Example:
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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:
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most respondents to our questionnaire considered their practices to be in accordance with current medical guidelines
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