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acknowledge feedback

To confirm that feedback, especially review comments, has been received and noted.

In plain English

This means saying that comments have been seen and taken into account. It is about confirming receipt and awareness, especially for review remarks.

In context

Here, it labels a button used to confirm that the review comments have been received and noted.

Situation
Setting goals, receiving feedback, completing reviews, and discussing performance
What it communicates
labels a button for confirming receipt of review comments.

Meaning limits

The term by itself does not mean that the feedback is agreed with or accepted as correct.

Examples

“She acknowledged the feedback in her reply without agreeing with every comment.”

Core meaning

“After reading the review comments, click Acknowledge Feedback.”

In context

  • acknowledge Broader Term

    The target is a specific use of acknowledge where the thing received and noted is feedback.

  • accept feedback Contrast

    This can imply agreeing with the feedback or treating it as correct, which the target term does not.