Feedback
noun
Advice, criticism or information about how one is doing with an effort to improve.
She received positive feedback about her paper from her professor.
Often appears as...
- positive feedback
- negative feedback
noun
In electronics, the process of returning part of the output signal to the input.
In a microphone, feedback often creates a loud and unpleasant noise.
Often appears as...
- feedback loop
- feedback mechanism
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Technical
noun
In biology, a mechanism by which the output or result effects the initial process.
In the human body, the regulation of glucose is a good example of a feedback mechanism.
Often appears as...
- feedback mechanism
- feedback system
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Academic
noun
In business, the comments of consumers about a product or service.
Customer feedback is vital for a company to improve its products and services.
Often appears as...
- customer feedback
- user feedback
noun
In music, the high-pitched noise produced by an amplified musical instrument.
The guitarist used feedback to create a unique sound in the song.
Often appears as...
- positive feedback
- negative feedback
noun
Advice, criticism or information about how one is doing with an effort to improve.
She received positive feedback about her paper from her professor.
Often appears as...
- positive feedback
- negative feedback
noun
In electronics, the process of returning part of the output signal to the input.
In a microphone, feedback often creates a loud and unpleasant noise.
Often appears as...
- feedback loop
- feedback mechanism
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In biology, a mechanism by which the output or result effects the initial process.
In the human body, the regulation of glucose is a good example of a feedback mechanism.
Often appears as...
- feedback mechanism
- feedback system
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In business, the comments of consumers about a product or service.
Customer feedback is vital for a company to improve its products and services.
Often appears as...
- customer feedback
- user feedback
noun
In music, the high-pitched noise produced by an amplified musical instrument.
The guitarist used feedback to create a unique sound in the song.
Often appears as...
- positive feedback
- negative feedback
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Pro Tip 1/3Action Oriented
Feedback in general context is usually aimed at helping someone improve an action or task.
After the presentation, he asked for feedback to enhance his public speaking skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Be aware that personal feedback can be sensitive and provoke emotional reactions.
She felt disheartened after receiving harsh feedback on her project.
Pro Tip 3/3Specificity Matters
Effective feedback should be specific, not generic, to guide improvements.
Your feedback on my essay's structure really helped me clarify my arguments.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Oriented
Feedback in general context is usually aimed at helping someone improve an action or task.
After the presentation, he asked for feedback to enhance his public speaking skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Be aware that personal feedback can be sensitive and provoke emotional reactions.
She felt disheartened after receiving harsh feedback on her project.
Pro Tip 3/3Specificity Matters
Effective feedback should be specific, not generic, to guide improvements.
Your feedback on my essay's structure really helped me clarify my arguments.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Oriented
Feedback in general context is usually aimed at helping someone improve an action or task.
After the presentation, he asked for feedback to enhance his public speaking skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Be aware that personal feedback can be sensitive and provoke emotional reactions.
She felt disheartened after receiving harsh feedback on her project.
Pro Tip 3/3Specificity Matters
Effective feedback should be specific, not generic, to guide improvements.
Your feedback on my essay's structure really helped me clarify my arguments.
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The psychology of...
Imagine that instead of caring for your spouse or children, you used them as a source of attention or admiration. Or imagine that instead of seeking constructive feedback about your performance, you instead told everyone who tried to help you that they were wrong. So what causes narcissism?
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Watch One Family's...
are basic parts that we take from an everyday we project to the people in front of us and then they project back so you don't get back the feedback that you only would expect it could be sadness it could be anger it could be love it could be affection we've been
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How miscommunication...
But, luckily, there are some simple practices that can help us all navigate our daily interactions for better communication. recognize that passive hearing and active listening are not the same. Engage actively with the verbal and nonverbal feedback of others,
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Feedback loops: How...
is a phenomenon called mutual causal interaction, where x affects y, y affects x, and so on, creating an ongoing process called a feedback loop. And the natural world is full of these mechanisms formed by the links between living and nonliving things
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Why the Arctic is...
the increased moisture and clouds actually warm the surface by trapping the Earth's heat, turning the feedback loop positive for all but a couple of months. While negative feedback loops encourage stability by pushing a system towards equilibrium,
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How to turn protest into...
then, over the next decade, a nationwide effort that ultimately helped topple Poland's communist government. Getting early wins sets in motion a positive feedback loop, a contagion, a belief, a motivation. It requires pressuring policymakers,
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Want to be a better...
technology can help improve human performance and we believe that if you give somewhat detailed performance data and feedback about what they're doing you can really help them to be the best they can be what's interesting is we're doing this
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Daniel Kish: How I use...
And the feedback for the P.A. system is no help at all. So now I present to you a challenge. So if you'd all close your eyes for just a moment, okay? And you're going to learn a bit of flash sonar. I'm going to make a sound.
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How I responded to...
I found that people were willing to change, and they wanted to help. And whenever I had any doubts, I started to receive feedback like this. This entire experience has shown me
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Budgie Courtship Ritual...
nerve endings at the base of our feathers continually feedback the information she needs in this way she detects and avoids turbulent air
Video examples
The psychology of...
Imagine that instead of caring for your spouse or children, you used them as a source of attention or admiration. Or imagine that instead of seeking constructive feedback about your performance, you instead told everyone who tried to help you that they were wrong. So what causes narcissism?
Video examples
Watch One Family's...
are basic parts that we take from an everyday we project to the people in front of us and then they project back so you don't get back the feedback that you only would expect it could be sadness it could be anger it could be love it could be affection we've been
Video examples
How miscommunication...
But, luckily, there are some simple practices that can help us all navigate our daily interactions for better communication. recognize that passive hearing and active listening are not the same. Engage actively with the verbal and nonverbal feedback of others,
Video examples
Feedback loops: How...
is a phenomenon called mutual causal interaction, where x affects y, y affects x, and so on, creating an ongoing process called a feedback loop. And the natural world is full of these mechanisms formed by the links between living and nonliving things
Video examples
Why the Arctic is...
the increased moisture and clouds actually warm the surface by trapping the Earth's heat, turning the feedback loop positive for all but a couple of months. While negative feedback loops encourage stability by pushing a system towards equilibrium,
Video examples
How to turn protest into...
then, over the next decade, a nationwide effort that ultimately helped topple Poland's communist government. Getting early wins sets in motion a positive feedback loop, a contagion, a belief, a motivation. It requires pressuring policymakers,
Video examples
Want to be a better...
technology can help improve human performance and we believe that if you give somewhat detailed performance data and feedback about what they're doing you can really help them to be the best they can be what's interesting is we're doing this
Video examples
Daniel Kish: How I use...
And the feedback for the P.A. system is no help at all. So now I present to you a challenge. So if you'd all close your eyes for just a moment, okay? And you're going to learn a bit of flash sonar. I'm going to make a sound.
Video examples
How I responded to...
I found that people were willing to change, and they wanted to help. And whenever I had any doubts, I started to receive feedback like this. This entire experience has shown me
Video examples
Budgie Courtship Ritual...
nerve endings at the base of our feathers continually feedback the information she needs in this way she detects and avoids turbulent air
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
The world has today 546 nuclear plants generating electricity. Their experience is being continuously researched, and feedback should be provided to all. Nuclear scientists have to interact with the people of the nation, and academic institutions continuously update nuclear power generation technology and safety.
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Jason Silva
American Director
By cultivating rich social networks, by cultivating weak ties, not just close ties but the weak ties, by becoming connectors and by connecting others so that they connect us, we create a world in which these self-amplifying feedback loops feed on top of each other.
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Nico Hulkenberg
German Driver
It's important to drive consistently to evaluate changes that are made to the car. You need to be very accurate with your feedback and communicate as much information as possible.
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Richard Simmons
American Celebrity
Everyone has a story that makes me stronger. I know that the work I do is important and I enjoy it, but it is nice to hear the feedback of what we do to inspire others.
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Ali Wong
American Actress
The audience is so important. Because there's something that I might think is super funny, but if it's just not getting the feedback, I have to let it go.
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
I think it's very important to have a feedback loop, where you're constantly thinking about what you've done and how you could be doing it better.
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James Franco
American Actor
In the end, I do have a group of friends and teachers whose opinions I respect, and so I guess I just have to be content with their feedback.
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Glenn Kelman
American Businessman
I learned that it's important to treat yourself like a work in progress, to think about how you can improve, to listen to feedback.
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Gail Honeyman
Scottish Writer
It's helpful to get feedback on your work, and I think you learn a lot from reading other people's work and giving them feedback.
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Neil Blumenthal
American Businessman
Within an office, it's important to create opportunities for anonymous feedback.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
The world has today 546 nuclear plants generating electricity. Their experience is being continuously researched, and feedback should be provided to all. Nuclear scientists have to interact with the people of the nation, and academic institutions continuously update nuclear power generation technology and safety.
Quote examples
Jason Silva
American Director
By cultivating rich social networks, by cultivating weak ties, not just close ties but the weak ties, by becoming connectors and by connecting others so that they connect us, we create a world in which these self-amplifying feedback loops feed on top of each other.
Quote examples
Nico Hulkenberg
German Driver
It's important to drive consistently to evaluate changes that are made to the car. You need to be very accurate with your feedback and communicate as much information as possible.
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Richard Simmons
American Celebrity
Everyone has a story that makes me stronger. I know that the work I do is important and I enjoy it, but it is nice to hear the feedback of what we do to inspire others.
Quote examples
Ali Wong
American Actress
The audience is so important. Because there's something that I might think is super funny, but if it's just not getting the feedback, I have to let it go.
Quote examples
Elon Musk
South African Businessman
I think it's very important to have a feedback loop, where you're constantly thinking about what you've done and how you could be doing it better.
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James Franco
American Actor
In the end, I do have a group of friends and teachers whose opinions I respect, and so I guess I just have to be content with their feedback.
Quote examples
Glenn Kelman
American Businessman
I learned that it's important to treat yourself like a work in progress, to think about how you can improve, to listen to feedback.
Quote examples
Gail Honeyman
Scottish Writer
It's helpful to get feedback on your work, and I think you learn a lot from reading other people's work and giving them feedback.
Quote examples
Neil Blumenthal
American Businessman
Within an office, it's important to create opportunities for anonymous feedback.
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