feedback
Reaction to output
Feedback is information about the results of an action, used to adjust future actions.
A thermostat receives temperature feedback to regulate heating.
In learning and work, feedback means evaluation or criticism: The manager gave feedback on my presentation.
Audio feedback is the screech when a microphone picks up its own amplified signal, creating a loop.
To feed back is to return information to its source.
Formal evaluation of worth
- reviewCritical written assessment
- appraisalEstimation of worth
- ratingAssigned evaluative score
- analysisMethodical study of parts
judgment · critique · examination · grading · scoring · report · performance · rubric
Advice for decisions
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- suggestionsProposed ideas or advice
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- mentorshipGuidance from experienced person
improvement · development · enhancement · growth · progress · actionable · supportive · helpful
Curve closing on itself
- squealShrill, piercing cry
- howlProlonged mournful cry
- distortionTwisting from original state
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
microphone · amplifier · gain · oscillation · frequency · noise · echo · hum
Response to stimulus
- replyVerbal or written answer
- commentBrief stated opinion
- inputData received for processing
- opinionSubjective personal belief
impression · sentiment · perception · viewpoint · perspective · takeaway · thought · reflection
Judgment of faults
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
- complaintExpression of discontent
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- faultfindingSeeking out imperfections
nitpicking · negative · harsh · blunt · rebuke · reproof · pushback · concern
Expression of approval
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- appreciationRecognition of worth
affirmation · encouragement · reward · kudos · compliment · commendation · acknowledgment · endorsement
assessment
Formal evaluation of worth
analysis · judgment · critique · examination · grading · scoring · report · performance · rubric · criteria
guidance
Advice for decisions
- adviceGuidance on decisions
- suggestionsProposed ideas or advice
- coachingGuiding others to improve
mentorship · improvement · development · enhancement · growth · progress · actionable · supportive · helpful · positive
loop
Curve closing on itself
- squealShrill, piercing cry
- howlProlonged mournful cry
- distortionTwisting from original state
resonance · microphone · amplifier · gain · oscillation · frequency · noise · echo · hum · screech
reaction
Response to stimulus
opinion · impression · sentiment · perception · viewpoint · perspective · takeaway · thought · reflection · interpretation
criticism
Judgment of faults
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
- complaintExpression of discontent
- objectionExpression of disapproval
faultfinding · nitpicking · negative · harsh · blunt · rebuke · reproof · pushback · concern · issue
praise
Expression of approval
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- approvalFavorable opinion given
appreciation · affirmation · encouragement · reward · kudos · compliment · commendation · acknowledgment · endorsement · accolade
applause
Collective hand-clapping approval
clapping · ovation · heckling · ratings · reviews · comments · likes · upvotes · downvotes · shares
- communicationtelephone, conversation, inform, hand signal, messages
- coachinghead coach, life coaching, mentorship, executive coaching, fitness coach
- audience engagementcomments, reviews, voting, polls, surveys
- classroom communicationteaching, lectures, grading, discussion, debate
- classroom speakinglesson, lecture, explanation, instruction, directions
- coaching termswhistle, clipboard, playbook, strategy, timeout
feedbackinput
Data received for processing
feedforward · enquiry · prompt · instruction · command
feedbackignorance
Absence of knowledge
silence · blindness · benightedness · bewilderment · obliviousness
- feedback loopSelf-modifying cyclical process
- positive feedbackResponse amplifying original signal
- negative feedbackResponse indicating problems