positive feedback

noun

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

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Analyses of more than 14,000 Tripadvisor reviews of restaurants and museums show that reviews written by solo diners and solo museumgoers are rated as more helpful – and receive more positive feedback – than reviews written by people who went with others. Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026 This has resulted in what officials described as a positive feedback loop. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026 The playgrounds and sports field and courts receive positive feedback from families, while the walking trails and lake views are favorites among solo visitors and couples. Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026 Based on positive feedback, the program is expanding to include companion walking and stretching classes aimed at improving seniors’ physical health and mental well-being. Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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