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Decision narrative & persuasion · Working

Rebuttal

Also called: response to objection

ELI5

A reasoned answer to an opposing argument.

Used in conversation

“The rebuttal needs evidence, not confidence.”

Definition

A response intended to answer a counterargument or criticism.

Here “Rebuttal” means: A response intended to answer a counterargument or criticism.

Pitch context

You will see “Rebuttal” in business pitches, proposals, executive summaries and decision decks when the discussion reaches decision narrative & persuasion.

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Sources & evidence · 3

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.