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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The new section is aimed directly at families and the festival has already received positive feedback from interested parents. — Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026 The routine got rave reviews and positive feedback from the judges and earned them a score of 21 out of 30, securing her spot in week two of the competition. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 The positive feedback received from the early release boosted Gianluca Toniolo’s confidence. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 Bergvall received positive feedback about the Midlands club from Spence, former Spurs team-mate Brennan Johnson and Sweden colleague Anthony Elanga, who had all played for them in the past. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 5 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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