feedback

feedback Definition

feed·back (fēd′bak′)

noun

Elec. the transfer of part of the output of an active circuit or device back to the input, either as an unwanted effect or in an intentional use, as to reduce distortion
1. a process in which the factors that produce a result are themselves modified, corrected, strengthened, etc. by that result
2. a response, as one that sets such a process in motion

feedback Usage Examples

Converse of object

receive: The trainee will receive the feedback in an anonymised way.
welcome: We really welcome feedback from people making use of these features.
appreciate: Feedback ~ We appreciate all feedback from our customers, to submit yours click here.
gather: The People Survey: designed to gather feedback from the individual employees perspective.
obtain: Mr Hayman spoke of facilities being put in place to obtain feedback from the public.
provide: We will provide feedback on the results of the survey.

Converse of subject

mislead: His paper presents evidence to show that there are ways in which learners delude themselves and can be misled by feedback.

Adjective modifier

constructive: Ask the class to give constructive feedback to each group.
positive: Still, the press sent a very positive feedback.
formative: After each consultation the GP gives immediate formative feedback to the student about specific skills and the way the consultation was managed.
instant: Instant feedback has turned quizzes into learning tools that reinforce the need for flawless calculations.
negative: However, this is a classic instance of trying to control an unstable situation by negative feedback.
immediate: This can provide highly salient problems with immediate tangible feedback.

Modifies a noun

loop: The ' feedback loop ' The University seeks to ensure that the ' feedback loop ' facilitates action arising from student feedback.
mechanism: The two methodologies are fused in a modular fashion using a system of feedback mechanisms.
questionnaire: Tell the Scottish Executive what you think about this website by completing the feedback questionnaire.
form: Click here to go to the feedback form What's New?

Noun used with modifier

customer: Download our customer satisfaction feedback form here to help us improve our service.

Preposition: from

delegate: Updating the training database with feedback from delegates and mailing list.
participant: August 1999 Visit: Feedback from participants on both sides had been very positive.

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