Word
Definitions
01advice or criticism
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. information or opinions about how well you are doing a task, given so you can improve.
n. evaluative or corrective information about an action, event, or process to the original source.
“The manager gave me some helpful feedback on my presentation skills.”
“Constructive feedback is essential for professional development, as it allows employees to identify specific areas for improvement in their workflow.”
Pitfall
My teacher gave me many feedbacks on my essay.
My teacher gave me a lot of feedback on my essay.
Feedback is uncountable; do not add an 's' or use 'many'.
Synonyms
02loud noise
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Music
n. the high, annoying sound made when a microphone is too close to a speaker.
n. the unpleasant screeching sound caused by an acoustic loop between an input and an output device.
“We had to move the microphone because it was causing loud feedback.”
“The sound engineer scrambled to adjust the levels after a sudden burst of feedback pierced through the monitors during the soundcheck.”
03technical loop
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. when part of a signal or result is sent back into a system to control it.
n. the return of a fraction of the output signal to the input of a circuit or device.
“The cooling system uses a feedback loop to keep the temperature steady.”
“Biological systems often rely on negative feedback to maintain homeostasis, ensuring that internal conditions remain stable despite external changes.”
04to give information
B2 · Upper Intermediate British English
v. to report information or results back to a person or group.
v. to provide evaluative information or data to a source; often used in professional reporting contexts.
“Please feedback your findings to the committee by the end of the week.”
“The regional managers were asked to feedback on the local impact of the new corporate policy during the annual summit.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'to' or 'on'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “feedback” in context.
Verb
01. ask for feedback
“Don't be afraid to ask for feedback from your teacher.”
verb + prep + noun
02. feedback helps
“Regular feedback helps learners understand their mistakes.”
noun + verb
03. feedback improves
“Ongoing feedback improves performance over time.”
noun + verb
04. feedback suggests
“Initial feedback suggests customers prefer the new design.”
noun + verb
05. give feedback
“Please give feedback on my draft when you have time.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. constructive feedback
“My manager gave me constructive feedback to help me improve.”
adj + noun
07. honest feedback
“I want your honest feedback on my job application.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. feedback form
“Please fill in the feedback form after the course.”
noun + noun
09. feedback session
“We have a weekly feedback session with our tutor.”
noun + noun
10. feedback loop
“We created a feedback loop between teachers and students.”
noun + noun
11. act on customer feedback
“The company acted on customer feedback and improved delivery.”
12. ask for honest feedback
“I asked my colleague for honest feedback on my presentation.”
Real-World Examples
“Thank you for taking time to provide your feedback to the editors.” Etymology
From feed + back.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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