positive feedback

noun

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

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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 The ban received so much positive feedback from educators that lawmakers may now expand it. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026 As a result, the rats learned more quickly, picked up reward cues faster and were more responsive to positive feedback. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 Jan. 2026 Property owner Dawn Davidson said some neighbors have been contacted about the plan and provided positive feedback. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 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 17 Jan. 2026.

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