A response or reaction felt (a 'feeling' of reaction); e.g., the sense of having made an impact or receiving feedback (as in 手応え).
試験勉強の成果が出て、模試で手応えを感じた。
My exam study paid off; I felt a positive response in the mock test.
その提案には上司から良い応えがあった。
The proposal received a positive response from my boss.
商品の改良が顧客の手応えに表れた。
The product improvements were reflected in customers' reactions.
Used as the suffix '-gotae' to mean 'worth doing' or 'satisfying to do/experience' (e.g., 見応え, 読み応え, 食べ応え).
この映画は見応えがあるので週末にぜひ観てください。
This movie is worth watching—be sure to see it this weekend.
分厚いステーキは食べ応えがあって満足感がある。
A thick steak is satisfying to eat and gives a feeling of fullness.
この長編小説は読み応えがある作品だ。
This long novel is a substantial/read-worthy work.