feedback
noun
feed·back
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Definition of feedback
1a
: the transmission of evaluative or corrective information about an action, event, or process to the original or controlling source
also
: the information so transmitted
b
: the partial reversion (see reversion sense 3a) of the effects of a process to its source or to a preceding stage
2
: the return to the input of a part of the output of a machine, system, or process (as for producing changes in an electronic circuit that improve performance or in an automatic control device that provide self-corrective action)
3
: a rumbling, whining, or whistling sound resulting from an amplified or broadcast signal (such as music or speech) that has been returned as input and retransmitted
Examples of feedback in a Sentence
The company uses customer feedback to improve its products.
He asked for some feedback from his boss.
The computer makes adjustments based on feedback from the sensors.
We were getting some feedback from the microphone.
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The Cincinnati Zoo says the feedback has been extremely positive. — Ken Brown, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Zoo bathrooms include larger changing tables for adults with disabilities," 15 Aug. 2019 So far, Brito says the feedback from suppliers and customers has been positive. — Susie Gharib, Fortune, "Why the King of Beers Is Going Green," 15 Aug. 2019 This is the second feedback loop grinding onward alongside the first, a sort of automation-procrastination complex. — Sidney Fussell, The Atlantic, "People Are Starting to Realize How Voice Assistants Actually Work," 15 Aug. 2019 Climate change, moreover, creates a vicious feedback loop. — The Economist, "Gloom from the climate-change front line," 10 Aug. 2019 The feedback was good regarding Sanders coming out of summer workouts. — Matt Zenitz | Mzenitz@al.com, al, "Alabama’s new 5-star running back doing ‘really, really well’," 8 Aug. 2019 In the 10 days since Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott floated the idea of 9 a.m. kickoffs during the conference’s Media Day most of the feedback from coaches, players and fans within the league has been negative, though there are some supporters. — oregonlive.com, "Oregon linebacker Troy Dye: 9 a.m. games would be ‘crazy mess’," 4 Aug. 2019 Climate change is a flurry of terrifying feedback loops, after all. — Wired, "Jakarta’s Giant Sea Wall Is Useless if the City Keeps Sinking," 31 July 2019 Even a limited test the feedback was very positive. — Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, "Zuckerberg is so happy with WhatsApp payment’s run in India, he wants to take it places," 24 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'feedback.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for feedback
feedback
noun
English Language Learners Definition of feedback
: helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc.
: something (such as information or electricity) that is returned to a machine, system, or process
: an annoying and unwanted sound caused by signals being returned to an electronic sound system
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feedback
noun
feed·back
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Kids Definition of feedback
: helpful information or criticism given to someone to indicate what can be done to improve something
feedback
noun
feed·back
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Medical Definition of feedback
1
: the return to the input of part of the output of a machine, system, or process (as for producing changes in an electronic circuit that improve performance or in an automatic control device that provide self-corrective action)
2a
: the partial reversion of the effects of a process to its source or to a preceding stage
b
: the return to a point of origin of evaluative or corrective information about an action or process
patient feedback was solicited
also
: the information so transmitted
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