English UsageComparison guide

Feedback vs. Feedbacks

In ordinary general English, “feedback” is treated as an uncountable noun, so “some feedback,” “pieces of feedback,” or “comments” is normally clearer than “feedbacks.” Specialized technical fields may define countable uses, but those do not change the general-writing default.

Quick answer

For ordinary comments, reactions, or advice, use “feedback” without a plural -s. If you need to count items, write “pieces of feedback,” “comments,” or another countable noun.

Key details

Core differencestandard general-English feedback is normally uncountable
Rule Familycountable versus uncountable nouns
Termsfeedback; feedbacks

Further guidance

Boundary

A specialized discipline may define a countable technical use, but that should not be generalized to ordinary prose without domain evidence.

Counting

To count separate items, use wording such as “three comments” or “three pieces of feedback.”

General Rule

Use “feedback” as an uncountable noun in ordinary general writing.

Sources and evidence

Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.

  1. feedback (opens in a new tab)Cambridge University Press · Current dictionary evidence treating feedback as an uncountable noun in ordinary English

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