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
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You don’t need a middle person, and if you have something that makes the world a better place, then you will definitely see some very positive feedback.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Maya experienced this profoundly positive feedback as being harder to handle than critique:
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Faster endocytosis weakened the lattice and triggered a positive feedback loop.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Overall, in terms of positive feedback about extended Sunday opening based on religious background, the results were:
From BBC ● May 21, 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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