Definition

Information or comments given about something, often to help improve it or evaluate its effectiveness.

Example

The teacher asked for feedback on the new teaching methods to see how they could be improved.

Conversation

Did you get any feedback on your presentation yesterday?

Yeah, my boss said it was really informative.

That's great to hear! What kind of feedback did the team give you?

They suggested adding more visuals next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Feedback → The word is formed from "feed" (from Old English "fēdan", meaning to give food or nourish) and "back" (meaning in reverse or return). The term refers to the process of providing information or responses that nourish or improve a situation or performance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'feeding' information back into a system or process — that's why feedback means returning information to improve.

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