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feedback loop

American

noun

Computers, Electronics.

the path by which some of the output of a circuit, system, or device is returned to the input.

Etymology

Origin of feedback loop

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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Every profile and attempt to “explain” him risks becoming part of the very feedback loop that sustains him.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Each year, more than 275 million tons of it are converted into carbon dioxide, adding to global warming and creating a feedback loop that can intensify climate change.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The goal is to create a feedback loop within the site to allow for quick improvements, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

That feedback loop improves recommendation accuracy and demand forecasting, reinforcing the advantage of platforms with both online and offline reach.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

External events combined with mob psychology and generated a positive feedback loop.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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