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feedback

noun

Definition of feedbacknext
as in advice
advice or useful information especially from an expert He plans to ask his manager for feedback on his job performance. They sent out a survey to encourage customer feedback.

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Recent Examples of feedback The county held an open house Tuesday at Flossmoor Village Hall to introduce the project to residents and gather feedback. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 The problem is that the system doesn’t get equal feedback from both sides. — Adarsh Naidu, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The West Ada School District is collecting feedback on the possibility of closing a Boise elementary school facing declining enrollment and facilities needs. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026 The program allows soldiers to test emerging technology under operational conditions and provide feedback on what works. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feedback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feedback
  1. advice
  2. guidance
  3. assistance
  4. recommendation
  5. suggestion
  6. input
  7. instruction
Noun
  • In 2011, to further this, MacAskill launched 80,000 Hours, a career-advice project steering talented people toward high-impact work.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Harris took that advice and never looked back, and has pursued work in policy and advocacy in the years since.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • Consumer-safety or FDA guidance on temperature caps, session length or blood-pressure screening for at-home infrared devices.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The new Run Analysis feature uses live video to score running efficiency and provide personalized pace, form and heart-rate guidance, similar to feedback from an in-person coach.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of guidance
Noun
  • Many legislators from both parties also have endorsed the use of state funds to expand energy assistance.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Know More The dispute became public earlier this year as Washington sought to negotiate new health agreements with African governments that tied US assistance to commitments on health systems, data and other areas.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of assistance
Noun
  • The financial and budget improvement recommendations included implementing the new financial system and conducting an audit of special education staffing and programs, among other proposals.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This way the assistant learns from a seller’s business over time, delivering personalized recommendations.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of recommendation
Noun
  • Adapted from a story by Henry Bates, the drama is an intriguing science fantasy, made believable by touches of genuine humor and the faint suggestion of a romance between a pretty American widow and a mysterious visitor from another planet.
    — THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The statement pushed back on the suggestion that those involved in the incident faced few consequences at the time, revealing that the university’s Title IX proceedings resulted in a range of sanctions, including expulsions and suspensions.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of suggestion
Noun
  • In September, Eurozone corporate input costs and selling prices both increased at their fastest paces since May.
    — , CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Rycroft remains optimistic that next-gen textile waste inputs could reach 30 to 40 percent of viscose feedstock by 2036, but only if the industry picks up its pace of adoption.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of input
Noun
  • Each package contains cooking instructions such as cook time and preferred cooking method.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Public libraries offer free SHSAT books with instructions, explanations, and complete sample tests, along with free online tutoring.
    — Wai Wah Chin, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of instruction

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“Feedback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feedback. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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