positive
adjective
explicitly stated, stipulated, or expressed.
positives
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pluralof positive.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While hydrogen breath tests conducted at home are commonly used to diagnose lactose intolerance, Shaukat says they produce a lot of false positives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Full-body scans have also faced criticism from some healthcare professionals, who warn that the technology risks false positives, overdiagnoses, and unnecessary testing and anxiety.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
They concede that the operating environment in France is tough and that dividends will likely be lower in 2027, but point to several positives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Even after such a bruising session, there were some small positives.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The positives outweighed the negatives by a ton.
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
