What is the meaning of response?

noun

• A result.
  • usage: "this situation developed in response to events in Africa"
• A bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent.
  • usage: "a bad reaction to the medicine"; "his responses have slowed with age"
  • synonyms: reaction
• A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation.
  • usage: "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
  • synonyms: answer, reply
• The manner in which something is greeted.
  • usage: "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
  • synonyms: reception
• A phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister.
• The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange.
  • usage: "he growled his reply"
  • synonyms: reply
• The manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals. .