CEFR B2

delayed responses

noun phrase

Meaning

Reactions or answers that are slower than expected, often indicating a problem with processing information or a lack of readiness to respond.

Examples

The doctor was concerned about the patient's delayed responses to stimuli.
The team's delayed responses to customer inquiries led to a decrease in customer satisfaction.

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delayed responses (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /dɪˈleɪd rɪˈspɒnsɪz/

Definition

Reactions or answers that are slower than expected, often indicating a problem with processing information or a lack of readiness to respond.

Examples

The doctor was concerned about the patient's delayed responses to stimuli.
The team's delayed responses to customer inquiries led to a decrease in customer satisfaction.

How to Use delayed responses

experience delayed responses (verb phrase): to have slower reactions or answers — "The patient experienced delayed responses to stimuli after the accident."
show delayed responses (verb phrase): to exhibit slower reactions or answers — "The team showed delayed responses to the project manager's requests."

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