noun (n)

• a result(noun.phenomenon)

  Example:
  This situation developed in response to events in Africa.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent(noun.act)

  Example:
  His responses have slowed with age.
  

  Synonym:
  reaction
  

  source: wordnet30
• a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  answer, reply
  

  source: wordnet30
• the manner in which something is greeted(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  reception
  

  source: wordnet30
• a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister(noun.communication)

  source: wordnet30
• the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange(noun.communication)

  Synonym:
  reply
  

  source: wordnet30
• the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals(noun.attribute)

  source: wordnet30
• The act of responding.(noun)

  source: webster1913