feedback loop
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A process in which the output of a system is fed back in as an input, either strengthening or weakening what happens next.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Rising temperatures melt ice, which reflects less sunlight, creating a _____ that warms the planet further."
Answer: feedback loop
In your own words, what does "feedback loop" mean?
A process in which the output of a system is fed back in as an input, either strengthening or weakening what happens next.
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