broad feedback

[/brɔːd ˈfiːdbæk/]
noun phrasepl: broad feedbacks
feedback amplo
1. General, comprehensive, or wide-ranging comments or responses about performance, work, or behavior that cover multiple aspects rather than specific details
The manager provided broad feedback on the project, touching on teamwork, communication, and time management.
O gerente forneceu feedback amplo sobre o projeto, abordando trabalho em equipe, comunicação e gestão de tempo.
2. Input that addresses overall impressions or general areas for improvement without focusing on minute details
Students appreciated the broad feedback from their instructor as it helped them understand their overall progress.
Os alunos apreciaram o feedback amplo do instrutor, pois os ajudou a entender seu progresso geral.
In both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, 'broad feedback' is valued in initial performance reviews as it helps employees understand their overall trajectory before diving into specific improvements. However, in modern management practices influenced by agile methodologies, there is a trend toward more specific, actionable feedback over broad assessments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
general feedbackoverall feedbackcomprehensive feedbackholistic feedbacksweeping feedback
Antonyms / Antônimos
specific feedbackdetailed feedbackgranular feedbacktargeted feedbacknarrow feedback

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
feedback amplo
Most common usage; preferred in corporate and educational settings
General Brazilian
retroalimentação ampla
More formal, technical alternative, less commonly used in everyday speech
Portugal
feedback lato
Alternative phrasing with similar meaning; 'lato' means broad/wide in Latin-influenced Portuguese
USA Corporate
broad feedback
Standard term in American business and education contexts

Related Words

constructive feedbackperformance reviewevaluationassessmentcommentaryresponseinput

Related Idioms & Phrases

give broad feedback
receive broad feedback
broad brush feedback
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