positive feedback

noun

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

Examples of positive feedback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The initial presentations of the innovative material have received highly positive feedback from customers., Volkswagen’s press release says. —

Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 The study projects that coastal permafrost erosion could exert a positive feedback loop that increases atmospheric CO2 by 1.1 million to 2.2 million tons per year for every degree Celsius, or 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit, of global warming. —

Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024 Despite some critics, the podcast episode featuring the Lentz children received lots of positive feedback. —

Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024 Harvin said she’s also heard positive feedback from the families of young people. —

Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for positive feedback

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

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