noun
feedback
Output returned to a system to influence its further operation.
The controller uses feedback about motor speed to adjust its power.
Etymology
The compound pictures a system feeding part of its output back into itself. The returned information or signal can then change the system’s subsequent operation.
More examples
- The microphone picks up sound from the speaker, causing shrill feedback.
- We use customer feedback to improve the ordering process.
- Negative feedback keeps the room temperature steady.
Forms
feedback