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Feedback score

A feedback score is a numerical measure of a seller’s reputation based on feedback from buyers about their transactions with that seller.

In plain English

It is a number that sums up a seller’s reputation from what buyers said after dealing with that seller. It is based on buyer feedback about their transactions with the seller.

In context

Here, “Feedback score” names the numeric reputation measure for a seller based on buyers’ feedback about their transactions with that seller.

Situation
Using marketplace listings, seller messages, ratings, reviews, and buyer protection
What it communicates
names a seller reputation score based on transaction feedback

Meaning limits

The term alone does not show the exact method used to produce the number or the seller’s performance in any single transaction.

Examples

“After several buyers praised their orders, the seller's feedback score rose from 92 to 96.”

Core meaning

“Buyers often check a seller's feedback score before sending payment.”

In context