positive feedback

British

noun

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positive feedback Scientific

Feedback in which the output quantity or signal adds to the input quantity or signal. Positive feedback is responsible for the squealing of microphones when placed too close to the speaker through which their input signals are amplified.
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Example Sentences

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"They gave me very positive feedback so there's no need for me to push further," he told the British daily.

From Barron's

Ayub now runs these free training sessions for 45 boxers aged between 8 and 19 three times a week, with positive feedback from his students as well as from the community.

From Barron's

“We are encouraged by the strong interest and positive feedback we have received from investors.”

From Barron's

Royal Mail said it had received positive feedback about the upgrade.

From BBC

“I’m getting positive feedback from the surrogacy agencies, they’re like, ‘This is a big one!

From The Wall Street Journal

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