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Definition of feedback - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
communicationinformation or criticism about someone's work or performance
- The teacher gave feedback on the student's essay.
2.
soundhigh-pitched noise from a microphone and speaker loop
- The feedback from the speakers was deafening.
3.
systemTECH. part of a system's output returned to its inputTECH.
- The feedback loop helps stabilize the system.
4.
biologyTECH. effect of a product on an earlier step in a pathwayTECH.
- Hormonal feedback regulates the body's functions.
Expressions with feedback
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affirmative reaction to someone's actions or work
She thrived on the positive feedback from her peers..
opinions and comments from buyers about a product service or experience
The company used customer feedback to improve the mobile app design.
learn others' views on how well you acted or worked
After the demo, we got feedback from customers.
critical or disapproving comments or reactions
She received negative feedback on her presentation..
information given about how well tasks or duties are being done
Regular performance feedback helped her improve her project management skills.
reactions or responses from an audience
Viewer feedback indicated that the new character was well-received.
honest response that openly points out strengths and problems
She asked her mentor for candid feedback on her presentation.
useful comments that include clear steps someone can take to improve
The manager gave actionable feedback after reviewing my presentation.
process where results are returned to influence how a system behaves
The thermostat is a classic feedback mechanism that maintains room temperature.
feedback system from multiple sources in a workplace
The company implemented 360 degree feedback for all employees.
sound loop caused when speakers and microphones continually re-amplify each other
The singer stopped to fix the piercing acoustic feedback from the speakers.
system for collecting and analyzing customer feedback
They implemented a new customer feedback management system to gather insights from users.
physical touch sensation a device gives back in response to actions
The phone uses tactile feedback when you press the virtual keyboard.
process where a product stops its own production
Feedback inhibition regulates enzyme activity in metabolic pathways.
self-reinforcing or self-weakening effect in a system
The feedback loop in the economy caused inflation.
physical sensation created by a device to simulate touch
The phone uses haptic feedback when you press the screen.
system that counteracts changes to maintain stability
The negative feedback circuit helps the system return to its set point.
route that carries a returned signal from output back to input
Adjust the feedback path to make the amplifier more stable.
Origin of feedback
English, feed (supply) + back (return)
Terms with feedback included in their meaning
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feedback
including both positive and negative feedback
positive feedback
praise for doing something well
direct feedback
remark that is straightforward and truthful
feedback
showing approval or admiration; highly complimentary
communication
container for collecting feedback or ideas
discussion feedback
express gratitude for someone's opinion or feedback
education
class or meeting where people practice writing and receive feedback
feedback
evaluated or critiqued by others
communication
share an idea to get feedback
communication
discuss ideas to get feedback
feedback
individual providing feedback in formal reviews
feedback
receive negative feedback or disapproval
review process
reviewing and giving feedback on a peer's work
communication
make a comment or provide feedback
feedback
get both positive and negative feedback
communication
present an idea to someone for feedback
emotion
easily hurt or upset by negative feedback
emotion
reacting strongly to negative feedback
idea
share an idea with others for feedback
feedback
invite constructive comments
communication
accept feedback positively
collaboration
share ideas with someone for feedback
spontaneous feedback
giving spontaneous feedback without preparation
communication
deliver criticism or feedback directly
Examples of feedback in a sentence
Feedback from customers helps improve the product. The singer paused when feedback shrieked through the hall. Feedback squealed as the microphone neared the monitor. Feedback is crucial for system efficiency. Engineers analyzed the feedback for improvements. Negative feedback loops are crucial in metabolic pathways.
Feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis in organisms.
View all translations of feedback
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- French:retour, larsen, ...
- German:Feedback, Rückkopplung, ...
- Italian:feedback, fischio di ritorno, ...
- Spanish:retroalimentación, acople, ...
- Portuguese:feedback, microfonia, ...
- Chinese:反馈, 啸叫, ...
- Japanese:フィードバック, ハウリング, ...
- Arabic:تَغْذِيَة رَاجِعَة, تَغْذِيَة راجِعَة صَوْتِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:מִשׁוּב, מָשׁוֹב, ...
- Russian:обратная связь, акустическая обратная связь, ...
- Ukrainian:відгук, акустичний зворотний зв'язок, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिक्रिया, प्रतिध्वनि, ...
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