backing answer
[/ˈbækɪŋ ˈænsər/]
nounpl: backing answers
resposta de suporte; resposta fundamentada
1. An answer or response that is supported by evidence, reasoning, or documentation; a substantiated reply that provides justification or verification
The teacher asked for a backing answer that included sources and citations.
O professor pediu uma resposta fundamentada que incluísse fontes e citações.
2. In customer service or support contexts, a response that provides detailed explanation or supporting information to address a concern or question
The company provided a backing answer with technical specifications to resolve the customer's inquiry.
A empresa forneceu uma resposta de suporte com especificações técnicas para resolver a dúvida do cliente.
3. A secondary or supporting answer that reinforces or validates a primary response
She offered a backing answer to strengthen her initial argument.
Ela ofereceu uma resposta de suporte para fortalecer seu argumento inicial.
The term 'backing answer' is primarily used in academic, professional, and customer service contexts in English-speaking countries. In Brazil, the equivalent 'resposta fundamentada' is commonly used in education and formal business communications to emphasize the importance of evidence-based responses. This reflects a cultural value placed on logical reasoning and substantiation in professional discourse.
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