positive feedback

noun

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

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Some had positive feedback, particularly those whose drugs have already been approved through the program. Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 June 2026 The center was tested during this year's marathon and received positive feedback from agencies. Anna Meiler, CBS News, 4 June 2026 The Grand Bohemian had 70 complaints in 2025, amounting to 78% positive feedback versus 22% negative. Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026 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 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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