positive feedback

noun

: feedback that tends to magnify a process or increase its output

Examples of positive feedback in a Sentence

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With encouragement and positive feedback from the candle recipients, the boys decided to sell them door-to-door. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026 Despite the positive feedback, Jason encourages Daisy and Ben to improve their communication. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 May 2026 Tuesday’s presentation was only an informational session, and generally, council members gave the project positive feedback. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026 But maybe there’s something in my DNA about the withholding [and] wanting positive feedback. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for positive feedback

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of positive feedback was in 1934

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“Positive feedback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positive%20feedback. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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