single answer

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈænsər]
noun phrasepl: single answers
resposta única
1. one specific or definitive response to a question or problem
The math problem has only a single answer.
O problema de matemática tem apenas uma resposta única.
2. in testing/education: a question format that allows only one correct response
This exam requires a single answer for each multiple-choice question.
Este exame exige uma resposta única para cada questão de múltipla escolha.
3. a situation where there is only one possible or correct solution
There is no single answer to this complex social problem.
Não existe uma resposta única para este problema social complexo.
This phrase is particularly prevalent in educational and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA, especially in discussions about standardized testing, academic exams, and problem-solving methodologies. In Brazilian education, 'resposta única' is frequently used in classroom settings and formal assessments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
one answerunique answerdefinitive answercorrect answer
Antonyms / Antônimos
multiple answersvarious answersseveral answers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta única
standard usage in education and formal contexts
São Paulo
resposta única/uma só resposta
commonly used in academic settings
Portugal
resposta única
equivalent usage in Portuguese educational system
USA
single answer
commonly used in standardized testing terminology

Related Words

questionresponsesolutionreplymultiple choice

Related Idioms & Phrases

there is no single answer
seeking a single answer
one answer fits all
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