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A uniform definition of a clinical near-complete response (near-CR) after neoadjuvant (chemo)radiotherapy for rectal cancer is lacking. A clear definition is necessary for uniformity in clinical practice and trial enrolment for organ-preserving treatments. This review aimed to provide an overview of the terminology, criteria, and features used in the literature to define a near-CR. A systematic review was performed based on the PRISMA statement. PubMed and Embase were searched up to May 2021 to identify the terminology, criteri