Feedback

usgb/ˈfiːdbæk/
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.
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Often appears as...

  • positive feedback
  • negative feedback
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Action Oriented

Feedback in general context is usually aimed at helping someone improve an action or task.

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After the presentation, he asked for feedback to enhance his public speaking skills.
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Emotionally Charged

Be aware that personal feedback can be sensitive and provoke emotional reactions.

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She felt disheartened after receiving harsh feedback on her project.
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Specificity Matters

Effective feedback should be specific, not generic, to guide improvements.

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Your feedback on my essay's structure really helped me clarify my arguments.
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