answer - Meaning in Sanskrit

answer - Meaning in Sanskrit

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Definitions and Meaning of answer in English

answer noun

1. a nonverbal reaction

   Examples

   • "his answer to any problem was to get drunk"
   • "their answer was to sue me"
2. the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims
3. a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

   Examples

   • "he computed the result to four decimal places"
   • "the answers were in the back of the book"
   • "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"
4. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

   Examples

   • "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
   • "I waited several days for his answer"
5. the speech act of replying to a question

answer verb

1. understand the meaning of

   Example

   • "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered"
2. give the correct answer or solution to

   Examples

   • "answer a question"
   • "answer the riddle"
3. react to a stimulus or command

   Example

   • "The steering of my new car answers to the slightest touch"
4. respond to a signal

   Examples

   • "answer the door"
   • "answer the telephone"
5. give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument)

   Example

   • "The defendant answered to all the charges of the prosecution"
6. react verbally

   Examples

   • "answer the question"
   • "She didn't want to answer"
   • "We answered that we would accept the invitation"
7. be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of

   Example

   • "This may answer her needs"
8. match or correspond

   Example

   • "The drawing of the suspect answers to the description the victim gave"
9. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

   Examples

   • "A few words would answer"
   • "A `B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"
   • "Nothing else will serve"
   • "This car suits my purpose well"
   • "Will $100 do?"
10. be liable or accountable

    Example

    • "She must answer for her actions"

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