feed ‧ back S3 /ˈfiːdbæk/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
1 . advice, criticism etc about how successful or useful something is:
How can I provide feedback without making someone angry?
feedback on
Try to give each student some feedback on the task.
2 . a very unpleasant high noise, caused when a ↑ microphone is too close to an ↑ amplifier
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THESAURUS
▪ reaction someone’s feelings, and how they behave, because of something that has happened or been said:
I was stunned by the news, and my initial reaction was anger.
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What was her reaction, when you told her that you were leaving?
▪ response what you say or do when someone says or does something to you:
The government’s immediate response was to reject the proposal.
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The decision was made in response to requests from local residents.
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We are still waiting to see if there is any response.
▪ reception a particular type of reaction to someone’s ideas, work etc – used especially in the following phrases:
The plan received warm reception from conference delegates (=they liked it) .
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The film received a mixed reception and commercially it was not successful (=many people did not like it) .
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The Association of Chief Police Officers gave the idea a cool reception (=they did not like it very much) .
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Alford’s views met with a hostile reception (=people were very disapproving) .
▪ feedback advice, criticism, praise etc that you give to someone, telling them how well they are working:
Our English teacher gave us some feedback on our essays.
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The feedback we have had from our customers has all been positive.
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negative feedback
▪ backlash an angry or violent reaction by a group of people to the actions or decisions of others:
There has been a growing backlash against the government from angry voters.
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fears of a right-wing backlash