What does Answering mean?
Definitions for Answering
an·swer·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Answering.
Princeton's WordNet
answering, respondentadjective
replying
"an answering glance"; "an answering smile"
ChatGPT
answering
Answering is the act of responding to a question, statement, or inquiry providing the necessary or requested information. It can also involve reacting to a situation or problem with a particular action. Answering applies to different forms of communication, such as spoken or written language.
Webster Dictionary
Answering
of Answer
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Answering in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Answering in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of Answering in a Sentence
It said it was anonymous, but at the same time, they were keeping track of whether I was answering or not, because I wouldn’t be able to take classes or graduate without completing it, asking about my sexual history made me uncomfortable.
Nikolas Cruz was pretty insistent on it and I said no, i was just trying to get home, my sister wasn't answering her phone, I was nervous, I was panicked. I also had a bad gut feeling about it.
Kris Mohandie -LRB- left -RRB-:
The bottom line is that cases are solved because people come forward with new information, and, proactively seeking public help, using the media as a way of getting the questions out there, beating the bushes, if you will, to get people to come forward, is an effective method of answering questions. And, I believe people know that. They’ve seen it happen … It is a natural thing to reach out and say, ‘ Somebody please help me. ’ And, attention to a case, particularly when it’s cold, will often cause a shift and the case gets solved or resolved.
It’s really eye-opening to see the increase in the texts, chats and calls that are coming in. But to see that more states have a more than 90% answer rate for contacts coming from their state – and that average speed of answering is down, so people are getting help more quickly.
There is but one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide. Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the fundamental question of philosophy.
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