Feedback (Noun)
Meaning 1
Response to an inquiry or experiment.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The thermostat uses feedback from the temperature sensor to adjust the heating or cooling output.
- In electronic amplifiers, feedback can be used to stabilize the gain and prevent distortion.
- The speed governor on a steam engine relies on feedback from the engine's speed to regulate the throttle valve.
- The cruise control system in a car uses feedback from the vehicle's speed sensor to adjust the throttle.
- In a home heating system, the thermostat provides feedback to the furnace to maintain a consistent temperature.