positive feedback
Britishnoun
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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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Compare negative feedback
Example Sentences
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Maya experienced this profoundly positive feedback as being harder to handle than critique:
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
"Developed with sector experts, we have continued to engage with ministers on this important work and received positive feedback from government on the work taking place to further bolster guest security," they said.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Faster endocytosis weakened the lattice and triggered a positive feedback loop.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
That creates a positive feedback loop — weaker winds beget more warm water shifting to the east, which weakens winds even more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
External events combined with mob psychology and generated a positive feedback loop.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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