The word response is correct and can be used in written English. You can use it when you are referring to a reply to a question, request, or statement. Example sentence: He waited for her response to his proposal.
The presidential commission for the study of bioethical issues said the US must be better prepared for a future emergency, arguing that the federal government has a moral and prudential responsibility to get involved in the global response.
Their response?
In response, Karimov launched a far-reaching crackdown on all forms of religious expression not expressly sanctioned by the state.
The prime minister, Tony Abbott, said the government was "carefully studying" the judgment to determine an appropriate response, but he strongly signalled his determination to find a way to ensure the chaplaincy program continued.
Chope asked Cameron in the first question at prime minister's questions: "Can [he] say in response to the many concerns expressed in yesterday's debate will he ensure that civil partnerships are open to heterosexual couples on an equal basis with homosexual couples?" The prime minister replied: "I will obviously listen carefully to what he says.
In response, it cleaned up its act, and thereby lifted the bar for the entire industry.
Each of the previous waves had come in response to a profound shift in the real economy.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com