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feedback

Transitive Verb[U] Uncountable
past: feedbackedpp: feedbackeding: feedbacking

This term carries a strong connotation of utility and growth. In professional settings, it is rarely just about criticism; it implies a cycle of evaluation and refinement aimed at reaching a better outcome. It is the standard vocabulary for corporate and educational performance reviews. In an audio context, the word shifts from a helpful tool to a disruptive failure. It describes a chaotic loop of sound that is physically jarring, turning a productive communication tool into a source of noise pollution.

Used as a mass noun for both the information provided by people and the electronic noise produced by speakers.

💬Conversación Casual

🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is at his office while Leo is in his bedroom playing games.
David Smith

Leo, give me some feedback on my new LinkedIn headshot. Is it 'on point'?

David Smith
Leo Smith
Leo Smith

it is mid. you look like a npc.

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David attempts to use youth slang ('on point') while asking for a professional critique (feedback). Leo responds with 'mid' (mediocre/boring) and 'NPC' (non-player character), implying his father lacks individuality, showcasing the generational gap and Leo's gamer persona.

Meanings

Noun
[information]

Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc., used as a basis for improvement.

"We welcome constructive feedback from our customers to help improve the service."

Noun
[sound]

A high-pitched noise caused by a sound loop between an audio input and output.

"The speaker emitted a piercing shriek of feedback when the microphone got too close."

Transitive Verb
[action]

To provide information or a reaction to someone regarding their performance or a process.

"The manager will feedback the results of the review to the employees tomorrow."

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