Respondents Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/rɪˈspon.dənts/

Noun

A person or group of people who respond or react to a stimulus, request, or inquiry, often used in research, marketing, or public opinion polls.

In this survey, we will gather feedback from respondents to better understand their opinions.
The marketing team gathered data from respondents to improve their product offerings.

The word “respondent” comes from the Latin “responsus,” meaning “response” or “answer.”

\*Respondents are often referred to as “subjects” in scientific research.

\*In marketing, respondents are sometimes called “consumers” or “customers.”

The term “respondent” has appeared in various TV shows and movies, including “The Office” and “The Big Bang Theory.”

\*Respond to the call: to take action or respond to an opportunity.

\*Respondee: a term used in philosophical contexts to refer to the respondent in a dialogue.

\*Respondent pool: a group of people who are selected to participate in a survey or study.

\*The term “respondent” is commonly used in academic, corporate, and marketing contexts, but less frequently in everyday conversation.

\*Responser