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.
Related Idioms & Phrases
find the corresponding answer
match the corresponding answer
provide a corresponding answer
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