feedback

Everyday

1. Feedback is information or comments about how well you have done something, so you can do it better next time. tree →
2. Feedback is what customers or users tell a company or a game maker about what they liked or disliked. tree →
3. Feedback is a loud, high whistling noise when a microphone picks up the sound coming out of its own speaker. tree →
4. (science) In a system, feedback is when the result of something goes back and changes what happens next. tree →

In the lessons

At school teachers give feedback on writing, often as «two stars and a wish» or «what went well, even better if». Pupils give peer feedback to each other: kind, specific and helpful. In everyday life apps ask for feedback with stars or a smiley face. In assemblies, the microphone may squeal with feedback. Phrases: «give feedback», «get feedback», «positive feedback», «constructive feedback», «feedback form».

Examples

• My teacher's feedback said my story had a great opening. tree →
• Give your partner kind and useful feedback on their poster. tree →
• The shop asked us to fill in a feedback form. tree →
• Positive feedback made Leo feel proud. tree →
• The microphone made a terrible screech of feedback. tree →
• Use the feedback to improve your next draft. tree →
• The game makers read players' feedback and fixed the bug. tree →
• Your body gives you feedback: when you are tired, you yawn. tree →

Note

Uncountable: say «some feedback» or «a piece of feedback», not «a feedback» or «feedbacks». Feedback can be good or bad; good feedback still points to next steps. «Constructive feedback» means criticism meant to help.