Word
respondent
Phoneticsre·spon·dent, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈspɑndənt/
UK/ɹɪspˈɒndənt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who answers a set of questions, like in a survey or a study. In a legal case, it is also the person who must answer a formal complaint or appeal.
n. a person who provides answers to a questionnaire or survey; in legal contexts, the party against whom a petition or appeal is brought. Often contrasted with the 'petitioner' or 'appellant' in civil proceedings.
Examples
“Each respondent completed the survey in under ten minutes.”
“The respondent filed a formal reply to the court within the required thirty-day window.”
“While the majority of respondents expressed satisfaction with the current policy, a significant minority highlighted concerns regarding the lack of transparency in the decision-making process.”
Examples
simple
“Each respondent completed the survey in under ten minutes.”
contextual
“The respondent filed a formal reply to the court within the required thirty-day window.”
complex
“While the majority of respondents expressed satisfaction with the current policy, a significant minority highlighted concerns regarding the lack of transparency in the decision-making process.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “respondent” in context.
Usage
In legal contexts, the term refers specifically to the defendant in a petition; in social sciences, it refers to any participant answering data-collection instruments.
Real-World Examples
“Nearly six in 10 respondents said they expected another RBA rate hike after the central bank held its cash rate at 4.35% last week – similar to the previous month.” “Just 33 per cent of respondents in the four-day survey said they approved of Trump's performance in the White House, while 64 per cent disapproved.” “Just 33 percent of respondents approved of Trump’s job performance, according to the Reuters/Ipsos poll.” Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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