substantive response
UK: /ˈsʌbstəntɪv rɪˈspɒns/
Definition

Definition of substantive response - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

communicationreply that directly deals with the main issues or questions raised
  • The committee still has not given a substantive response to our concerns.
  • Please send a substantive response before the board meeting tomorrow.
  • The lawyer criticized the report for lacking any substantive response to the allegations.
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Expressions with substantive

substantive discussionn.
serious talk that focuses on important issues in real depth
We need a substantive discussion about the budget cuts.
substantive reportn.
report or record that is detailed, thorough, and meaningful
She submitted a substantive report on the project’s risks and costs.
substantive agreementsn.
important treaties between countries
The diplomats signed substantive agreements to ensure peace.
substantive changen.
significant alteration that changes the real meaning or effect of something
The contract went through substantive change before both sides signed it.
substantive issuen.
important central matter that directly affects the main result
The court focused on the substantive issue rather than the filing mistake.
substantive motionn.
formal proposal in a meeting that can stand alone for decision
The committee debated a substantive motion calling for changes to the policy.

Expressions with response

canned responsen.
generic answer not personalized for the situation or person
He sent a canned response to every email.
knee-jerk responsen.
quick reaction based on emotions
Her knee-jerk response to the news was to start crying.
direct responsen.
immediate reaction to a stimulus or action
The joke received a direct response from the audience..
good responsen.
reply considered satisfactory or appropriate
Her good response to the question impressed the interviewer.
in response toprep.
as a reply to a question or statement
He nodded in response to her question.
quick responsen.
prompt reply or action in communication
She appreciated his quick response to her email.
emergency responsen.
services provided during a crisis
Emergency response includes medical aid and rescue operations.
response timen.
time taken for a person to reply to a request
Her response time to emails is usually quick.
armed responsen.
police action involving weapons during an emergency
The armed response unit arrived at the scene quickly.
measured responsen.
reply that is calm and thoughtful
She gave a measured response to the criticism.

Terms related to substantive response

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  1. French:réponse de fond, ...
  2. German:substantielle Antwort, ...
  3. Italian:risposta sostanziale, ...
  4. Spanish:respuesta de fondo, ...
  5. Portuguese:resposta substantiva, ...
  6. Chinese:实质性答复, ...
  7. Japanese:実質的な回答, ...
  8. Arabic:رَدّ جَوْهَرِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּגוּבָה עִנְיָנִית, ...
  10. Russian:содержательный ответ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:змістовна відповідь, ...
  12. Hindi:ठोस जवाब, ...

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