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 next month, senior bank leaders and vice chairs were instructed by human resources not to enter positive feedback about Nallasivan’s performance in the evaluation system, according to the lawsuit. — Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 In other words, the two fed each other in a positive feedback loop. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Overall, spring 2026 had the highest subway rider satisfaction since these surveys started in spring 2022, with 63 percent positive feedback, compared to 48 percent that first spring. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 Give positive feedback on your child’s cooking effort to encourage continued participation. — Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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