positive feedback

noun

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

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Their steps wear down the grass further, which makes the visual cue stronger and creates a positive feedback loop. Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 Encourage employees to have constructive debates in which people are giving both positive feedback and constructive criticism. Natalie Boehm, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 But College GameDay co-host McAfee had nothing but positive feedback regarding Kelce’s performance — on and off the field. Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 There, the principles of sustainability form a positive feedback loop, especially in the bar’s commitment to incorporating by-products of the various drink-making processes into other cocktails. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 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 19 Nov. 2024.

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