Answer and Statement

Answer

Answer noun - A statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation.

Usage example: I waited several days for his answer

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Statement and answer are semantically related. in reply topic. In some cases you can use "Statement" instead a noun "Answer".

Statement noun - A record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due.

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Answer and statement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Answer" instead a noun "Statement".

Nearby Words: state, stated, statute, stating

clear	clear answer	clear statement
long	long answer	long statement
common	common answer	common statement
short	short answer	short statement
Other adjectives: right, original, true, honest, accurate, single, obvious, simple, stupid, actual, big, cryptic, serious, false, truthful, final, definitive, incorrect, official, last, previous.

If taken too far, this leads to "dog whistles", where politicians give a statement that seems like a non-answer, but actually means something politically divisive.

Source: Non-Answer
Saying "There is life on other planets" is a statement of fact, whether it is actually valid or not is something we can't firmly answer although there clearly would be a factual yes or no answer.

Source: Fact Opinion Argument
Engineer's answer Either the two weigh the same, or the initial statement is dangerously flawed.

Source: Moon Logic Puzzle

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