English · Work & Business
feedback
/ˈfiːd.bæk/
[/ˈfiːd.bæk/]
comments on performance
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Comments and information about how well someone has done something, used to help them improve.
Example
Her manager gave her helpful feedback on the report so she could improve the next one.
Her manager gave her helpful feedback on the report so she could improve the next one.
Etymology
A 20th-century compound from 'feed' and 'back', originally an electronics term for returned signal.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in work, education, and technology (audio feedback).