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positive feedback
pos·i·tive feed·back • n. chiefly Biol. the enhancement or amplification of an effect by its own influence on the process that gives rise to it. ∎ Electr. the return of part of an output signal to the input, which is in phase with it, so that the amplifier gain is increased and the output is often distorted. |
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"positive feedback." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "positive feedback." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-positivefeedback.html "positive feedback." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-positivefeedback.html |
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positive feedback
positive feedback In a system, the mechanism by which a process intensifies or accelerates, as each cycle of operation establishes conditions that favour a repetition. Unless checked, positive feedback may lead to loss of control within the system and its eventual failure. Compare negative feedback.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "positive feedback." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "positive feedback." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-positivefeedback.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "positive feedback." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-positivefeedback.html |
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positive feedback
positive feedback In a system, the mechanism by which a process intensifies or accelerates, as each cycle of operation establishes conditions that favour a repetition. Unless checked, positive feedback may lead to loss of control within the system and its eventual failure. Compare NEGATIVE FEEDBACK.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "positive feedback." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "positive feedback." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-positivefeedback.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "positive feedback." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-positivefeedback.html |
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positive feedback
positive feedback See feedback.
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"positive feedback." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "positive feedback." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-positivefeedback.html "positive feedback." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-positivefeedback.html |
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