restated answer

[/rɪˈsteɪtɪd ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: restated answers
resposta reformulada
1. An answer that has been expressed again or rephrased, often for clarity or emphasis
The teacher asked for a restated answer when the student's first response was unclear.
A professora pediu uma resposta reformulada quando a primeira resposta do aluno foi pouco clara.
2. A revised or repeated response to a question, typically to provide better understanding or correction
After the initial confusion, the professor provided a restated answer to clarify the complex concept.
Após a confusão inicial, o professor forneceu uma resposta reformulada para esclarecer o conceito complexo.
This term is commonly used in academic and professional settings in both the USA and Brazil. In educational contexts, teachers and professors often request restated answers to ensure student comprehension or to obtain more precise responses. The phrase reflects the communicative practice of clarification and emphasis on clear understanding in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking educational environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rephrased answerrevised answerrepeated answerclarified answerrestated response
Antonyms / Antônimos
original answerfirst answerinitial response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resposta reformulada
Most common and formal usage
General Brazilian Portuguese
resposta reafirmada
Alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
resposta reafirmada
Preferred in European Portuguese
Academic contexts
resposta reexposta
Used in educational and formal settings

Related Words

rephraseclarifyreformulaterestateparaphrase

Related Idioms & Phrases

put it another way
in other words
to rephrase that
let me clarify
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