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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Expressing genuine gratitude acknowledges others' contributions and creates a positive feedback loop that fuels motivation, engagement and belonging. David Ford, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 Ridge was hired by that hospital in June 2006 and for years received positive feedback in his evaluations. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025 For the most part, her content has been met with very supportive, positive feedback. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025 Survey customers annually to gauge brand perception, aiming for a 10% improvement in positive feedback year over year. Tami Saito, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for positive feedback

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 May. 2025.

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