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positive
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Her feedback was positive, praising the team's efforts.
He has a positive attitude towards the project, believing it will succeed.
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(of a scientific test) showing that a particular substance or condition exists
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The positive result of the pregnancy test confirmed her suspicions.
The scan revealed a positive identification of the tumor, confirming the need for surgery.
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(of a number) higher than zero
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The thermometer displayed a positive temperature reading, indicating warm weather.
In mathematics, positive numbers are greater than zero on the number line.
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feeling optimistic and thinking about the bright side of a situation
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Despite facing setbacks, she maintained a positive attitude, believing that things would improve with time.
He approached every new challenge with a positive outlook, seeing it as an opportunity for growth.
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achieving success or progress
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The company experienced positive growth after implementing new strategies.
Regular exercise has a positive impact on overall health and well-being.
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She was positive that she had left her keys on the kitchen counter.
He felt positive that his team would win the championship after their recent victories.
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useful or involving an advantage
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The feedback from customers was overwhelmingly positive, boosting morale among the staff.
Her positive feedback helped me improve my presentation skills.
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giving clear proof that remains no place for any doubts
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The eyewitness testimony provided a positive identification of the suspect, leading to their arrest.
The DNA test provided positive identification of the suspect, matching samples found at the crime scene.
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dealing only with matters of fact and experience
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In positive philosophy, the focus is on concrete facts rather than abstract ideas.
The distinction between positive and speculative philosophy lies in the former's reliance on observable reality.
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containing or producing a charge opposite to that of electrons
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The positive terminal of the battery is where the current exits.
In an electric circuit, the positive charge attracts electrons from the negative side.
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(grammar) referring to a basic form of an adjective or adverb, without comparison or emphasis
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In the sentence " She is tall, " " tall " is in the positive degree.
The positive form of an adjective is used to describe a simple quality, such as " happy " or " fast. "
Positive
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a photographic image that shows the true colors and shades of the scene
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The photographer printed the positive to showcase the natural colors of the landscape.
Unlike the negative, the positive accurately displayed the vibrant hues of the sunset.
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a grammatical form that expresses a basic quality without comparison, used in adjectives or adverbs
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The word " fast " is a positive in the sentence " He runs fast. "
In the sentence " She is kind, " the word " kind " is used in the positive.
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