corresponding answer

[/ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ ˈɑːnsər/]
nounpl: corresponding answers
resposta correspondente
1. An answer that matches, relates to, or is appropriate in response to a specific question or item
Each question on the test has a corresponding answer in the answer key.
Cada pergunta na prova tem uma resposta correspondente na chave de respostas.
2. A reply that is proportionate or equivalent to what was asked or stated
The teacher provided a corresponding answer to each student's concern.
A professora forneceu uma resposta correspondente para cada preocupação do aluno.
3. In mathematics or logic, an answer that relates to a specific equation, problem, or variable
For x=5, the corresponding answer to the equation is 25.
Para x=5, a resposta correspondente à equação é 25.
This phrase is commonly used in educational settings in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in examinations, quizzes, and teaching contexts. It emphasizes the relationship between a question and its appropriate response, reflecting structured learning methodologies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
matching answerappropriate answerrelated answerequivalent responsecorrect answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrelated answerirrelevant answermismatched answerincorrect answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta correspondente
Standard usage in educational and formal contexts
São Paulo
resposta correspondente
Common in academic and business environments
Rio de Janeiro
resposta correspondente
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'resposta pertinente'
Portugal
resposta correspondente
European Portuguese uses the same term with identical meaning

Related Words

questionresponsesolutionreplycorrespondenceanswer keymatching

Related Idioms & Phrases

find the corresponding answer
match the corresponding answer
provide a corresponding answer
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