responder

//rɪˈspɒndər//
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Visual representation of responder

Noun

responderSingular
respondersPlural
1

A person who replies or reacts to something, especially someone who answers a survey, questionnaire, or inquiry.

Over 500 responders completed the online survey.

2

A person trained to provide emergency assistance, such as a paramedic, firefighter, or police officer who arrives at the scene of an incident.

First responders arrived at the accident scene within minutes.

3

A device or system that automatically transmits a signal in response to receiving a specific signal or stimulus.

The aircraft's transponder acts as a responder, automatically sending identification signals to radar systems.