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quick response

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noun

  1. marketing the rapid replenishment of a customer's stock by a supplier with direct access to data from the customer's point of sale

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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His quick response paid off when hotel prices doubled a couple of days after he booked.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

The company’s quick response to the spike in fuel costs through surcharges and higher fares, coupled with strong travel demand, led to profit and revenue that beat expectations and an upbeat outlook.

From MarketWatch Apr. 8, 2026

With the season on the line though, Jackson still had time to lead a lightning quick response to set-up a 44-yard field goal with the last kick of the game for the win.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2026

Despite the quick response of well-equipped fire trucks, the blaze spread quickly and burned for more than 43 hours.

From Salon Dec. 15, 2025

“I am proud of the quick response of some of our faculty members yesterday during the unfortunate altercation on campus.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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