riscontro
feedback
noun ree-SKON-troh Rare
Origin: From riscontrare (to compare, to verify), from ri- + scontrare (to encounter).
Also means
confirmation
Usage Note
Riscontro is masculine and is used in formal and professional language: dare riscontro a una mail (to reply to an email) and trovare riscontro (to find confirmation). It is not an everyday word; in informal speech risposta (reply) or conferma (confirmation) is preferred. Learners should note it is distinct from scontro (clash, collision).
Examples
"Non ho ancora ricevuto riscontro alla mia email."
Natural Translation
I have not yet received a reply to my email.
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