Respondent Meaning

/ɹɪˈspɒn.dənt/, [ɹɪˈspɒ̝n.dənt] ~ [ɹɪˈspɒ̝n.dn̩t], /ɹɪˈspɔn.dənt/, [ɹɪˈspɔn.dənt] ~ [ɹɪˈspɔn.d̩nt], /ɹɪˈspɑn.dənt/, [ɹɪˈspɑn.dənt] ~ [ɹɪˈspɑn.dn̩t]
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounOne who responds; one who replies.

nounA defendant, especially in a case instituted by a petition or in appellate and divorce proceedings.

nounA person replying to a questionnaire.

adjDisposed or expected to respond; answering; according; corresponding.

"wealth […]respondent […]to payment and contributions"— 1625, Francis [Bacon], “Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates”, in The Essayes […], 3rd edition, London: […] Iohn Haviland for Hanna Barret, →OCLC:
The first respondent failed to fill out the entire questionnaire.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the survey, the ____ gave detailed answers to every single question.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ in the survey were asked to rate their satisfaction with the service on a scale of one to ten.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
In the survey, the ____ gave detailed answers to every single question.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ in the survey were asked to rate their satisfaction with the service on a scale of one to ten.

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