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responder

 

[ rɪˈspɒndər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

communication

A person who responds or makes replies; one who takes part in a dialogue or conversation.

Synonyms

answerer, rejoinder, replier

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a quick responder in the group chat.
  • The responder provided valuable feedback during the meeting.
Context #2 | Noun

emergency services

A device that automatically detects and responds to an emergency situation, such as a medical alert or fire alarm.

Synonyms

alert system, emergency device

Examples of usage

  • The emergency responder quickly arrived at the scene of the accident.
  • The new hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art responders.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

A piece of equipment or software that acknowledges and processes incoming data or signals.

Synonyms

automated system, autoresponder

Examples of usage

  • The email responder automatically sends out replies to customer inquiries.
  • The automated phone responder directs callers to the appropriate department.

Translations

Translations of the word "responder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 responder

🇮🇳 उत्तर देना

🇩🇪 antworten

🇮🇩 menjawab

🇺🇦 відповідати

🇵🇱 odpowiadać

🇯🇵 回答する (かいとうする)

🇫🇷 répondre

🇪🇸 responder

🇹🇷 cevap vermek

🇰🇷 답하다

🇸🇦 يجيب

🇨🇿 odpovědět

🇸🇰 odpovedať

🇨🇳 回答 (huídá)

🇸🇮 odgovoriti

🇮🇸 svara

🇰🇿 жауап беру

🇬🇪 პასუხის გაცემა

🇦🇿 cavab vermək

🇲🇽 responder

Etymology

The word 'responder' originated from the Latin word 'respondere', which means 'to answer'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'responder' evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, reflecting the changing dynamics of communication and technology.

See also: autoresponder, respondent, respondents, responders, responsive, responsiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,544, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.