B2noun1K

Feedback

UK /["/ˈfiːdbæk/"]/US /["/ˈfiːdbæk/"]/

Definition

advice, criticism or information about how good or useful something or somebody’s work is

In simple words: Information about how well someone did something.

Examples

  • The teacher provided valuable feedback on my essay.
  • Please give me your feedback on the project proposal.
  • The company's annual survey aims to gather customer feedback.
  • She appreciated the constructive feedback from her peers.
  • His feedback was instrumental in improving the team's performance.

Usage notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly spoken in workplaces and schools. Not typically used in casual conversation without a specific context.

Grammar pattern

give + feedback

Memory hint

Think of 'feed back' — feeding information back to someone.

Collocations

  • constructive
  • favourable/​favorable
  • good
  • give somebody
  • provide (somebody with)
  • send
  • feedback  about
  • feedback  on
  • feedback  from

Synonyms

  • response
  • evaluation
  • comment
  • critique
  • review

Antonyms

  • criticism
  • disapproval

Common mistakes

  • Using 'feedbacks' as the plural form.
  • Confusing 'feedback' with 'advice' — feedback is specific reactions to a performance.
  • Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I need feedback' without specifying on what.