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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
substantiated answersupported responsedocumented replyjustified answerevidenced response
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsupported answerbaseless responseunfounded replyvague answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta fundamentada
Most common usage in academic and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta com base; resposta embasada
Colloquial usage preferred in urban areas
São Paulo
resposta suportada; resposta documentada
Business and technical contexts
Portugal
resposta fundamentada; resposta apoiada
Similar usage to Brazil but with slight terminology variations

Related Words

evidencedocumentationsupportjustificationverificationcitation

Related Idioms & Phrases

back up your answer
support your response
put your money where your mouth is
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