positive1 adjectivepositive2 noun
positivepos‧i‧tive1 /ˈpɒzətɪv $ ˈpɑː-/ ●●● S2 W2 AWL adjective 
WORD ORIGINpositive1
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French positif, from Latin positivus, from positus; ➔ POSITION1EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "Are you sure you locked the door?" "Yes, I'm positive."
- positive role models
- a positive message for the youth of today
- a very positive experience
- I'm absolutely positive I haven't made a mistake.
- Public response to the ads has been overwhelmingly positive.
- She said she was positive the exam was next Tuesday.
- The fact that he's breathing on his own again is a positive sign.
- type AB positive
- We're glad that something positive has come out of the situation.
- A positive correlation was observed between the gastric juice ammonium and severity of gastritis.
- He's a convert to the power of positive thinking.
- He has a very positive attitude about death.
- It means putting weakness on one side, and openly acknowledging the positive worth of the person.
- The clinic reported back that some samples tested positive for pregnancy.
- The increase was a positive response to a strategic initiative.
- This new weak current had also to be electrically charged because in beta decay the neutral neutron turns into a positive proton.
THESAURUS
believing that good things will happen: · I’m optimistic about our chances of winning.· an optimistic view of the future
believing that what you hope for will happen: · The test results made him feel more hopeful about his chances of recovery.
thinking about what is good in a situation, rather than what is bad: · Try to be more positive about your work.· She has a very positive attitude to life.
having a cheerful attitude and showing that you expect to succeed, or that a situation will get better, especially the economic or political situation: · The prime minister was upbeat, predicting that the economy would soon come out of recession.· an upbeat message about the party’s chances of winning the election
feeling confident about the future – used especially when talking the economic situation, or a company’s chances of success: · He’s very bullish about the company’s prospects.· Stockmarket analysts expect the bullish trend to continue.
formal hopeful and not worried about what will happen in the future, especially when the situation seems difficult – a very formal use: · Koons himself somehow remains sanguine in the face of all the criticism.· Other commentators are less sanguine, and fear that the world economy is on the verge of recession.
if the future or your life seems rosy, it seems good and you expect good things to happen: · The future looks rosy for the team.· Returning soldiers found life less rosy than they had hoped.· The price of oil keeps going up, and things look pretty rosy for the big oil companies.
to consider the good parts of a situation, which seems bad in many other ways – used especially when telling someone that they should do this: · Look on the bright side – it could have been a lot worse.
adjective believing that something is definitely true or correct: · I’m sure that you’re right.· ‘The car was a BMW.’ ‘Are you sure?’· I’m not sure what the best thing to do is.
adjective completely sure. Certain is more formal than sure, and it is very commonly used in writing: · The police were certain that they had found the killer.· I think he’s married, but I’m not certain about it.
adjective sure that something is true, even though you cannot prove it: · She became convinced that her boyfriend was seeing someone else.· Brown’s wife was convinced of his innocence.
adjective especially spoken completely sure that something is true, especially when other people are not sure: · She said she was positive that the exam was next Tuesday.· I’m absolutely positive I haven’t made a mistake.
adjective sure that you know the truth about something that has happened, because you have enough information: · The authorities are now satisfied that her death was an accident.
adjective sure that something good will happen or that you will achieve something: · Doctors are confident that he’ll make a full recovery.· A spokesman said the government was confident of winning the vote.
(also be in no doubt) v phrase to have no doubts in your mind about something: · I have no doubt that his story is true.· He was in no doubt about what he should do next.
verb to have a strong feeling that something is true or correct: · I just know that she will love this necklace.· When the phone rang, we knew something terrible must have happened.
Longman Language Activatorwhen you feel sure about something if you are sure about something, you believe that it is definitely true or correct: · 'The car was a BMW' 'Are you sure?'sure (that): · I'm surprised she isn't here - I was sure she would come.· Are you quite sure that he understood your instructions?sure about: · I think children are influenced by these films, but it's impossible to be sure about this.sure of: · You need to be sure of your facts before making any accusations.pretty sure: · I'm pretty sure Barbara still works here.absolutely sure: · We do not believe this is the body of the missing girl, but we have to check to be absolutely sure.
completely sure that something is true: certain (that): · Are you certain you didn't leave your keys at home?certain about: · He was certain about one thing - she would come back one day.certain of: · She won't let you borrow the car - I'm certain of that.absolutely certain: · Don't stop looking until you're absolutely certain you've found the place you want.
especially spoken completely sure that something is true - use this especially when other people are saying it might not be true: · "Are you sure you locked the door?" "Yes, I'm positive."positive (that): · She said she was positive the exam was next Tuesday.absolutely positive: · I'm absolutely positive I haven't made a mistake.
sure that something is true, even when you cannot prove it: convinced (that): · We've had no news of him, but we're convinced he's still alive.· She became convinced that her boyfriend was seeing someone else.convinced of: · Brown's wife was convinced of his innocence.
to be so certain about something that there are no doubts in your mind: have no doubt (that): · I've no doubt that his story is true.have no doubt about/of: · My boss told me he had no doubt about my abilities as a salesman.
to have a strong feeling that something is right or true, although there may be nothing to prove: know (that): · Sally knew that she and Carl would be the best of friends.· I just know your mother will love this necklace.· As soon as the phone rang, we knew something terrible must have happened.know it: · She's going to pass -- I just know it!
sure that you know the truth about something that has happened, because you have enough information: satisfied (that): · Police are now satisfied that her death was an accident.
sure that something good will happen, or that you will be able to achieve what you want: · ''Do you think you'll win tomorrow's game?'' - ''Well, we're all feeling pretty confident''.confident (that): · Doctors are confident that he'll make a full recovery.confident of: · A spokesman said the government was confident of winning the vote and would not discuss the possibility of defeat.
spoken informal say this when you feel sure that something is true: I bet (that): · I bet you're tired after such a long journey.· I bet she hasn't told her parents about this.
especially spoken if you say that something must be true or must have happened, you are sure about it, because of information you have or things you have noticed that make it seem very likely: · You must remember Sally Newton. She was in our French class.must have: · Kim didn't answer when I called - she must have gone to bed.· She didn't get into movies just because her mother was a famous actress, but it must have helped.
especially spoken if you say that something can't be true or can't have happened, you are sure that it is not true or has not happened: · He says he's 21 but he can't be older than 18.can't have: · She can't have gone to bed yet - it's only 8 o'clock.· If you failed that exam you can't have worked very hard.
you say I'd put money on it when you are so sure of something that you would be willing to take the chance of losing money if you were wrong: · "Do you really think the president will win again?'' "I'd put money on it.''
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 1nouns
She returned from lunch in a happier frame of mind. We need to give students plenty of positive reinforcement. I want to be a positive role model for my sister. Depression affects people with a poor self-image. Athletes who test positive for steroids are immediately banned.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· Having a positive attitude makes life so much better.
· This is just the positive approach that the school needs.
· He takes a fairly positive view of the future.
· Think positive thoughts.
· Many people believe that positive thinking can help your recovery from serious illnesses.
verbs (=think positive thoughts)· Cheer up and think positive.
Meaning 2nouns· That's not a very positive thing to say.
· There are a lot of positive aspects to retirement.
· Exercise has a positive effect on health.
· His mother was a strong positive influence.
· Most refugees are determined to make a positive contribution to their new country.
· We hope there will be a positive outcome to the talks.
· Working here has been a very positive experience for me.
· We should provide girls with more positive role models.
· It's important to promote a positive image of our industry to young people.
phrases (=see or present something as good)· If you spend a year travelling after school, employers often see this in a positive light.· The merger was presented to the world in a positive light.
(=used when saying what is good about something)· On the positive side, the company’s financial condition remains strong.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=showing that you believe something can be done)· A positive approach is essential in beating pain.
· Describe some of the positive aspects of technological development.
· A positive attitude is essential if you want to be successful.· Many teenagers have a very negative attitude towards cooking.
· There were some very positive comments in the report.
· We want kids to grow up to make a positive contribution to society.
(=showing that two things are likely to exist together)· They found a positive correlation between good diet and life expectancy.
(=saying that a disease is present)· Following a positive diagnosis, you will be admitted for hospital treatment.
(=good, or helping someone or something in some way)· The incident had a very positive effect on his career.
(=love, happiness, hope etc)· Try to focus on your positive emotions.
(=encouraging someone by saying positive things)· It's important to balance punishment with positive encouragement.
· The older boys should set a positive example for the rest of the school.
· The entire experience has been very positive.· Many people reported having negative experiences when dealing with their local council.
(=having or not having HIV in your body)
· We want to give people a positive image of the town.
(=having a good effect)· Cuts in federal spending should have a positive impact on America’s economic future.
· He was keen to make a good impression on his boss.
· Television can have a positive influence on young people.
She returned from lunch in a happier frame of mind. (=a number that is more than zero)· Maths is easier if you are dealing with positive numbers.
(=a good result)· Everyone is hoping for a positive outcome to the talks.
· Despite her health problems, she has a positive outlook.
· Underfloor heating has a lot of positive points.
(=definite proof that cannot be doubted)· Here is proof positive that she's wrong.
(=showing that someone agrees or likes something)· There has been a positive reaction to the campaign.
· The movie got a favourable reception from audiences and critics alike.
We need to give students plenty of positive reinforcement.· The product met with a highly positive response from the public.
· She got an enthusiastic response to her suggestion.
(=get it)· The proposal has received a positive response from most left-wing voters.
(=get it)· The change met with a mixed response from employees.
· The charity has seen positive results from health care and farming projects.
I want to be a positive role model for my sister. Depression affects people with a poor self-image.· On the positive side, the authors have assembled a wealth of useful material.
· If she can move her legs, that’s a good sign.
(=an action that will have a good effect)· This is a positive step which gives cause for some optimism.
(=involving helpful ideas, not criticism)· Any evaluation should be fair and linked to positive suggestions for improvement.
(=showing that someone has a condition)· My first pregnancy test was positive.
Athletes who test positive for steroids are immediately banned.· Economic and social inequalities are viewed as positive and constructive forces.· Some view unconstrained election spending as positive, exposing voters to more debate about substantive issues.· She saw the 1975 Act's emphasis on adoption as positive.· Invariably, these family definitions, whatever their content, are construed as positive by those that subscribe to them.· The woman whose smear is classified as positive will not get to choose what happens afterwards.· First, there are the cases of action in some direction viewed as positive or negative.· Crosland's response to Plowden was as positive as that of Boyle to Robbins.· In dozens of written comments about Brezzo and Rice, not one could be construed as positive or supportive.
· The latter's research suggests that patients receiving clozapine may well cost services less over time by producing more positive clinical outcomes.· We hope that they will help you to form a more positive business relationship.· Want to build a more positive outlook.· However, for Aquarians born in 1934, 1946, 1957 and 1969, the picture is infinitely more positive.· Focusing on revenue is a thousand times more positive and productive than focusing on costs, which can prove debilitating and negative.· That's why the response at these unseated shows is so much more positive.· One more positive criticism of the Economic theory of regulation is that it lacks sufficient structure to make it testable.· There is, however, a more positive dimension.
· One of the most positive things the Catholic Church had done for screwing was trying to stamp it out.· I believe helping others is one of the most positive, salubrious forms of social calisthenics.· In this day and age almost all of the most positive and far-reaching developments in pollution prevention originate in industry.· The most positive sign was that the rattan lashings of the main hull seemed to be holding firm.· Love Love is the most positive emotion of all.· It is, indeed, our most positive war aim.· The third and most positive option is to work together towards a firmer commitment to the marriage.· We found a way in which we could help the black community directly and in the most positive way with considerable sums.
· He has a very positive attitude about death.· During the second semester of her junior year, Maggie had what was to prove to be a very positive experience.· You're the sort of person who values good relationships and basically, feels very positive about life.· Examined in microcosm, that has had a very positive effect.· Gavin Hastings's side were very positive in their approach to the Five Nations Championship.· The outcome of our strategizing and her researching and networking was actually very positive.· As you approach Day 2, I hope you will be feeling very positive about your chances of success.· This tells your prospective employer that you are very positive and that you know where you are going.
NOUN· A number of examples of positive action in different countries are noted.· None the less, no positive action to improve race relations in Washington was taken.· If we can take positive action to improve communication, then the whole community will benefit.· In other states, the school board may have to take some positive action for the teacher to achieve tenure.· Unless there's a positive answer, the Profitboss will take positive action to eliminate the non-contributing resource.· She loved electricity -- ghost spirits in positive action.· A fall in morale tends to be insidious but can be rapidly reversed with definite and positive action.· Creative leadership, positive action with the special learner program is a ready made role.
· Ways of building on these strengths to achieve a more positive approach to assessing elders will be returned to later.· Colangelo and his staff are taking the positive approach as far as season tickets are concerned.· It's just the positive approach that the pupils and school need.· And to find some positive approach to future developments in my country.· It is a positive approach and unlikely to result in the speaker talking in an unnatural way.· The new President signals the advent of a new generation with a new and more positive approach.· Stressing the positive approach to social interaction is an important part of teaching children to be sociable.· It is high time for this neglect to yield to a more open discussion of these issues and a more positive approach.
· However, Mr Putin was also keen to point out the positive aspects of the meeting.· One need only be very ill, or have an ill child, to experience the positive aspects as well.· Instead try to emphasize the positive aspects of your age.· Remember, there are positive aspects to an interview even if you are not finally offered the position.· But it had its positive aspects.· He preferred talking about the positive aspects of his career in Escondido.· The positive aspects of this procedure include the full and detailed consideration of the individual needs of each child.· Jack uses selective information, highlighting the positive aspects of a program.
· He has a very positive attitude about death.· Share your positive attitude with others Doing something special for another person is the best way to shake off negative feelings.· But we want her to grow up with a positive attitude.· If we can help keep a girl in school, the effect will be a positive attitude toward education.· It is important, however, to ensure that a positive attitude is maintained towards the sources.· If positive attitudes about religion seem to encourage health, negative attitudes might jeopardize it, he reasons.· Amazing what a positive attitude can do for you!· The power to inspire a positive attitude in others is a priceless professional asset.
· And hope persists that the group's larger political efforts will bring about positive change in their own lives.· They offer a way to plan positive change.· It must be designed to constitute an essential component of those forces making for positive change in our country.· In Toxic Work, I will help you explore ways to create positive change from difficult and challenging situations.· Nevertheless, the moves towards positive change are being frustrated both by threats from right-wing activists, and by sectarian conflicts.· Some positive changes, however, seem to be in the wind at Amphi.· The therapist should also reward any positive changes by expressing satisfaction and by indicating their potential long-term benefits.· We offer it here as a possibility for positive change.
· Rather than being balanced throughout, they have spots of excess negative or positive charge.· This charge meshes nicely with the slight positive charge on one side of water molecules.· The positive charge of the protons generates an electrostatic field, which binds the negative electrons of the atom to the nucleus.· As in electricity, a positive charge glances away from a positive charge: like charges repel each other.· This momentarily reverses the positive charge on the outside.· As in electricity, a positive charge glances away from a positive charge: like charges repel each other.· In such an environment the electrons would oscillate in ways which would depend upon the details of the positive charge distribution.· Likewise, regular protons have a positive charge, but antiprotons are negative.
· In this manner, you will be making a real and positive contribution to the development of the advertising.· Nor has the potential and positive contribution of musicians been widely acknowledged in the process of reform.· They make a positive contribution to nature.· As such, a career in local government offers a challenge and opportunity to make a positive contribution to society.· The decision whether or not to sell a product will depend on which ones make a positive contribution.· To enable the researcher to contribute new and significant ideas, and to make a positive contribution to knowledge, and 2.· Does he recognise that dialogue is not criticism by Ministers of everyone else's proposals without making any positive contribution themselves?· Yet in both its anti-art and anti-dada stages it makes a positive contribution to modern art.
· By producing trend and level analyses they suggest a positive correlation between publication rates of research groups and their output.· For instance, there is a positive correlation between marital dissatisfaction and the reported intensity of premenstrual symptoms.· This increase in gastric secretion showed a positive correlation to the total number of cigarettes smoked.· A positive correlation of smoking with incidence of Alzheimer's has recently been observed.· A positive correlation was observed between the gastric juice ammonium and severity of gastritis.· There might even be some positive correlations between these two sets of variables.· There was a positive correlation between the number of months elapsed since a patient's most recent attack and amylase secretion.· A positive correlation was found between glycosylated haemoglobin concentration and the prostacyclin concentration necessary to inhibit ADP-induced platelet aggregation by 50 percent.
· There may have been reasons for this lack of positive discrimination towards the older conurbations.· The report did not call for positive discrimination but suggested that male, old-school attitudes still prevailed in hospitals.· This suggests positive discrimination in favour of older people.· Inevitably it will include strong elements of positive discrimination.· This was a form of positive discrimination in favour of locals.· The caste system, he says, will never be abolished by social reform or positive discrimination in favour of Untouchables.· There were, however, a number of variables other than positive discrimination policies, which accounted for this relationship.· Even with a more aggressive policy of positive discrimination, it is doubtful whether geographical inequalities can be overcome.
· Look at the likely positive effects of it.· The governor also expects increases in funding for K-12 education to have a long-term positive effect on gang problems, Tremblay said.· In other words, general levels of income inequality have a positive effect on the incidence of political violence.· But there are positive effects for individual workers as well.· In this way the audit regime has the positive effect of improving professional standards.· However, including blacks in real estate ads does produce positive effects for black readers.· This has a definite positive effect on our state of mind.· Examined in microcosm, that has had a very positive effect.
· Just when these walls were later added remains a vexing question as so little positive evidence has even now been recovered.· They look for positive evidence that the business is soundly based and a good lending risk.· However, the issue is settled by positive evidence not by ingenious explanation of the failure to confirm the idea.· Indeed, not for many years yet do we come upon any positive evidence of revival.· Is there any positive evidence that might prompt us to adopt the more complex position that differentiation occurs as well?· There is no positive evidence as to how the regnal year was reckoned in periods before that time.
· Is that too powerful a word for the positive experiences of old age?· So would a series of short-term customer service improvement projects aimed at providing positive experiences with change.· It provides a positive experience for prisoners who're serving their time.· During the second semester of her junior year, Maggie had what was to prove to be a very positive experience.· However, activity is likely to increase elsewhere as developers with positive experiences in London seek to replicate them in other cities.· The opportunity to work with First Interstate over these past few months has been a very positive experience.· Externalities can be positive experiences, as well.
· Another possible origin of positive feedback is the finite internal impedance of the bias supply.· However, allosteric positive feedback is not sufficient to produce sustained oscillations.· The curve shown suggests a positive feedback that works towards disaster.· It can be shown that simple positive feedback systems fail to display oscillations { 91 }.· He found that positive feedback was predictably given most often for accuracy and quantity of reading.· But in swarm systems, positive feedback can lead to increasing order.· Lack of appreciation and positive feedback from those around you.· Nor is positive feedback necessary for oscillatory behavior.
· Can a positive image of lesbianism promote it?· None the less, there are always people waiting in the wings to discredit a positive image.· A positive image in conflicting times.· All these movies had those so-called positive images black folks claim we are dying to see.· Reagan's aptitude in front of the television camera, his ability to project a positive image, has been a priceless political asset.· I have to do what I can to project a positive image.· In fact, it's a positive image that should be encouraged.· These favors helped to play up my positive image.
· A United Nations report showed that foreign investment can have a positive impact on the poor only if it is regulated.· Most managers work in government, after all, not to enrich themselves but to have some positive impact on their community.· Order, cleanliness, and fresh, well mounted pictures and pieces of writing have a positive impact.· Finally, the research on feedback suggested that it had a positive impact on performance because it was instructional.· My college nutrition textbook devoted an entire chapter to the positive impact of starches on early development, potatoes main among them.· I like having a positive impact on people, an impact on their salaries and career opportunities.
· The bureau is hard pressed for staff but may nevertheless decide that such work has wider positive influence.
· Yet the presentational imperative to project the policies of government in a positive light masked the existence of inner doubts.· You can always interpret things in a more positive light or a more negative light.· It was as if a door had opened before him into a dim but positive light.· Books portraying black men in a positive light are simply not part of the growth industry.· This may help one to see the beauty and wisdom of the natural world in a much more positive light.· By contrast, 57 percent viewed Dole in a positive light, while only 27 percent saw him in a negative light.· Present everything in a positive light.
· On a more positive note, the electrics are very good for a guitar in this price range.· On a positive note, Maj.· On a more positive note, he might help the Republican challenger to pose as a mould-breaker in New York politics.· One positive note at the session was Elfin Forest residents' expression of respect for Ron Brown, their resident deputy.· Make sure that the appraisal interview ends on a positive note with the other person feeling up, not down.· Although the book ended on a positive note in that the enemy's group leader tried to let bygones be bygones.
· But there was one positive outcome.· Unfortunately, these efforts did not yield positive outcomes for Sean, his parents, or his teachers.· The clergy will view a positive outcome as a signal of good will, encouraging them to keep their buildings open.· We practiced running those same situations through and looking for a different and more positive outcome.· But a positive outcome is less certain than it was three months ago.· We are looking forward to positive outcomes in the next few months, and will keep everybody informed of the progress.· There is another very positive outcome of this exercise.· But there were positive outcomes of the Great Strike and the Depression too.
· Decreased concentrations of activated pepsinogen were found in H pylori positive patients only.· Toxoplasma-specific antibody production was confirmed in the positive patients by study of second samples taken 2-4 weeks later.· Martin etal found that among Helicobacter pylori positive patients ingestion of NSAIDs significantly increased the risk of gastric ulceration.· Activated pepsinogen was significantly reduced in the stomach of H pylori positive patients only.
· A positive reaction was seen in the bowel wall, both in patients with Crohn's disease and in controls.· From every event we received enthusiastic, positive reaction, and requests you come back for a repeat engagement.· I also find it incredible that the demise of Aldershot has not led to a positive reaction to assist the smaller clubs.· They got an immediate, positive reaction to their new gallery.· Naipaul learns that the only positive reaction is acceptance; but in a whole year he doesn't achieve it.· He said he got a positive reaction from council members to his remarks about Western aid but declined to elaborate.· Many substances, particularly food extracts, often give false positive reactions in allergy skin testing.
· So positive reinforcement is anything that happens soon after the behaviour in question that is welcomed by the recipient.· What are the sources of negative and positive reinforcement people might expect from organizational arrangements? 4.· This positive reinforcement of feelings in association with specific substances or behaviour becomes the basis for subsequent addiction.· Teachers are not the only ones who may give positive reinforcement.· The following case shows how a penalty such as time-out can be combined with positive reinforcement of pro-social behaviour.· This is known as positive reinforcement.· Another useful way to use punishment is in combination with positive reinforcement.· Sometimes positive reinforcement does not require words.
· These theories predict a positive relationship between daily volume and volatility, as illustrated in Fig. 8.4.· She simply let her skills at building positive relationships with others speak for her.· A number of factors combined to produce a very positive relationship between the research, the researchers, and the team.· This is an exercise teaching parents how to build up a more positive relationship with their child by attending to good behaviour.· Dan and his teacher already had a positive relationship.· The positive relationship between volatility and time is illustrated in Fig. 8.2.· However, in the workplace, where productivity thrives on positive relationships, it can be a different matter.
· Response sheets were sent out to these 200 with a covering letter from the agency concerned and 85 positive responses were received.· Nevertheless, teachers may improve their effectiveness by increasing the frequency of positive responses while reducing the negative.· I hope you get a positive response from listeners.· Interviews conducted by the consultant with a sample of twenty-four employees elicit a positive response to team meetings.· The Hon. Member said that he welcomed the Minister's positive response.· I never expected such a positive response from Lynne.· O is an average background reading,-a negative response, and + a positive response.· Behavior that elicited a positive response from the environment increased in frequency.
· As the onset of leprosy is slow, it will take at least 10 years to produce positive results.· As they began to see the bad effects of their own waywardness, they also could see positive results of change.· Few approaches would produce more positive results on the actual curriculum in schools than review and retraining in this field.· He was startled at the positive result of his action now.· Get advice from your clinic about early intervention treatment options and support for people who have positive results.· All people with positive results will talk to counselors, Noble said.· It may not produce a positive result.· But it did have one positive result.
· In 1963 Kennedy moved to take a more positive role in the struggle for civil rights.· Maybe you'd know how to act if you had some more positive role models and some real heroes in your life.· It has a positive role to play in an organisation, and that role is particularly emphasised in this chapter.· There was no positive role model to follow, and plenty of negative ones not to follow.· The post-war period until the late 1970s witnessed governments playing a positive role in stimulating demand through reflation of the economy.· But how are they to play a more positive role?· Pressures are being exerted to give the Community a more positive role in industrial policy.· Say a big hello to the positive role model.
· We need to ask whether the interest in Machiavellian behaviour is detracting from the positive side of political activity.· Your editor should remind you of the positive sides of your writing.· There is, none the less, a positive side to his teaching.· The positive side of all this is that the game provides hours of entertainment for children who are up to the challenge.· However, up to now we have only considered the positive side of the relationship between sports participation and health.· On the positive side, in most other respects work-inhibited students compared favorably with their peers.· When are we going to get an article on the positive side of skins?· On the positive side, sailing lets my husband and I air our creative differences out there with the gulls.
· Muddy colours in the aura indicate negative emotions or ill health; clear colours are generally a positive sign.· However, the curiosity factor was a positive sign as far as Phoenix Hockey is concerned.· The positive signs on both indicate that these variables were probably indicating availability of leisure time.· For investors, the Ketchum acquisition is a positive sign that Omnicom intends to stick to its strategy of growth through acquisitions.· It's a very complex area but I do think there are positive signs in favour of nuclear.· The most positive sign was that the rattan lashings of the main hull seemed to be holding firm.· Not everyone saw braces as a positive sign, however.
· She says that it's a positive step.· This of course was all a positive step.· Only a missionary would see this as a positive step in and of itself.· It was a positive step but it was very weak in the way it sought to cover the children.· This is a positive step which promises to improve standards and taste, and gives cause for some optimism.· Everywhere, however, positive steps have been taken to deal with it.· And in doing that they have taken the first positive step towards solving it.· And it will allow them to take positive steps to help prevent getting the disease or limit the impact of its complications.
· Three independent sources confirmed he gave the positive test, it added.· Two positive tests could result in a suspension.· The disclosure about their son's positive test result was made at 2 to 3 weeks.· Patients with a normal exercise test often do well while those who have a dramatically positive test do not.· All patients with sclerosing cholangitis and positive tests for anti-lactoferrin had ulcerative colitis.· In an attempt to reduce administration costs, in future we will only notify your drug control officials of positive test results.· But the proportion of positive tests was up ... to five point four percent from four percent.· I could knock up some lightweight special frames and do a positive test on their value.
· The one positive thing over Crimble has been our defending.· When I talk about another team, the only thing I talk about are positive things.· One of the most positive things the Catholic Church had done for screwing was trying to stamp it out.· I said that positive things should be emphasized.· The positive things were the training opportunities provided for them, and the lads we met.· Making that flight was such a positive thing for him.· Companionship and friendship are positive things we can offer.· People have gone back to their communities and tried to do positive things.
· At first it sounds the same as our earlier description of the positive value of doubt.· The loss may be an object or person, or perhaps an aspiration which held some considerable positive value to the person.· We will encourage changes to the education system which place a positive value on a pluralist, diverse and multicultural society.· Hence the positive value attached to mobility and sharing in their societies.· Choose a positive value for K and a value for c in between 0 and 1.· Yet there is undoubtedly a very positive value placed on formal education by black families.· There is a more humble and positive value attached to Morrissey's lyricism.· Moreover, to imagine these does seem to be to imagine something with quite strong positive value.
· Engineers thus need to explain their role to encourage a more positive view of the profession.· Counselling should seek to present a positive view of retirement, but one which stresses the need for individual commitment and effort.· The co-existence of negative and positive views of women in mainstream psychology is connected to the discipline's general uneasiness about subjectivity.· Clearly for this majority, this suggests a positive view of the various issues raised in the questionnaire.· However, these positive views should be treated with some caution.· Implicit within this strategy is the promotion of a positive view of health.
· When you talk to a large audience in a positive way, some critics don't dig that.· But, hey, the pattern played out in other, more positive ways too.· Whatever a non-teaching staff member's job, she or he may contribute in a positive way to its success.· However, few make any attempt to define it or shape it in positive ways.· Thus the research impacted on the team in several important and positive ways.· They lack the readiness to respond in a positive way to the complex social and emotional demands of school.· Such feedback should be offered in a positive way leading to further commitment.· Stress, I think, enters into it but mainly in a positive way.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an independent/positive/free etc thinker
- A clearer view exists of what services are not than of any positive identification of their characteristics.
- After setting up the frequency, make sure of positive identification. 2.
- Check the call-sign twice for positive identification.
- However, the issue is settled by positive evidence not by ingenious explanation of the failure to confirm the idea.
- I was hoping for a positive identification.
- Just when these walls were later added remains a vexing question as so little positive evidence has even now been recovered.
- The fact that attempts are made to restore it is positive proof.
- They look for positive evidence that the business is soundly based and a good lending risk.
- However, because reinforcement is derived from the termination of noxious events, it is referred to as negative reinforcement.
- So positive reinforcement is anything that happens soon after the behaviour in question that is welcomed by the recipient.
- Sometimes positive reinforcement does not require words.
- Teachers are not the only ones who may give positive reinforcement.
- The general principle on which response-cost is based, is referred to by psychologists as negative reinforcement.
- This is known as positive reinforcement.
- This, however, would not be positive so much as negative reinforcement, ie it was nice when the pressure stopped.
- What are the sources of negative and positive reinforcement people might expect from organizational arrangements? 4.
- Eva was jubilant, thinking, see how you limited yourself when you did not think positively.
- Failure to think positively means that negative thoughts have come into his mind.
- Forget about your feelings, think positively.
- However, rather than feeling gloomy about your lack of horseflesh try thinking positively about your situation.
- Learning to think positively and to look towards healthy outcomes can help considerably in any diet programme.
- One should always think positive, as the good doctor said.
- Take a deep breath and think positive thoughts.
- When things were going so bad for us in December, the one guy who made people think positive was Barry.
WORD FAMILYnounpositiveadjectivepositiveadverbpositively
1attitude if you are positive about things, you are hopeful and confident, and think about what is good in a situation rather than what is bad OPP negativepositive about You’ve got to be more positive about your work.positive attitude/approach/outlook etc She’s got a really positive attitude to life. the power of positive thinking ‘Think positive!’ she advised herself.2good thing good or useful OPP negative: At least something positive has come out of the situation. Write down all the positive things about your life. The rural environment was having a positive effect on the children’s health. It’s been a very positive experience for her. TV can be a positive influence. the positive contribution to the community made by many older people It’s been a difficult time but, on the positive side, I feel physically fine. Women should be portrayed in a more positive light.3action if you take positive action, you do something definite in order to try to achieve something: We need to take positive steps to improve the situation of families in poverty. Positive action was required. It’s a relief to know that something positive is being done.4support expressing support, agreement, or approval OPP negativepositive response/reaction The response we’ve had from the public has been very positive. We’ve had a lot of positive feedback from the people of this city.positive about Most people have been very positive about the show.5sure [not before noun] very sure, with no doubt at all that something is right or true SYN certainpositive (that) Are you absolutely positive you locked the door? ‘Are you sure about that?’ ‘Positive.’► see thesaurus at sure6sign showing that something is likely to succeed or improve: The fact that he’s breathing on his own again is a positive sign.7proof positive proof/evidence/identification etc proof etc that shows that there is no doubt that something is true: The witness made a positive identification.8scientific test showing signs of the medical condition or chemical that is being looked for OPP negative: The test results came back positive. athletes who had tested positive for banned substances children who are HIV positive9emphasis [only before noun] spoken used to emphasize how good or bad something is SYN total: The journey was a positive nightmare.10number technical a positive number is more than zero OPP negative11electricity technical having the type of electrical charge that is carried by protons OPP negative: a positive chargeCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1nounsa positive attitude/outlook· Having a positive attitude makes life so much better.a positive approach· This is just the positive approach that the school needs.a positive view· He takes a fairly positive view of the future.a positive thought· Think positive thoughts.positive thinking· Many people believe that positive thinking can help your recovery from serious illnesses.verbsthink positive (=think positive thoughts)· Cheer up and think positive.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounsa positive thing· That's not a very positive thing to say.a positive aspect· There are a lot of positive aspects to retirement.a positive effect/impact· Exercise has a positive effect on health.a positive influence· His mother was a strong positive influence.a positive contribution· Most refugees are determined to make a positive contribution to their new country.a positive result/outcome· We hope there will be a positive outcome to the talks.a positive experience· Working here has been a very positive experience for me.a positive role model· We should provide girls with more positive role models.a positive image· It's important to promote a positive image of our industry to young people.phrasessee/present something in a positive light (=see or present something as good)· If you spend a year travelling after school, employers often see this in a positive light.· The merger was presented to the world in a positive light.on the positive side (=used when saying what is good about something)· On the positive side, the company’s financial condition remains strong.positive1 adjectivepositive2 noun
positivepositive2 noun [countable] EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- But Salsburg wondered how many of these might be false positives.
- Deciding to choose the positive is to celebrate the birdsong, regardless of the weather.
- It may even be that what at first appeared to be a problem could turn into a positive.
- Study their words carefully, though, and you find many more possible negatives than positives.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Always emphasise the positive.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES She returned from lunch in a happier frame of mind. We need to give students plenty of positive reinforcement. I want to be a positive role model for my sister. Depression affects people with a poor self-image. Athletes who test positive for steroids are immediately banned.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
Always emphasise the positive. (=showing that you believe something can be done)· A positive approach is essential in beating pain.
· Describe some of the positive aspects of technological development.
· A positive attitude is essential if you want to be successful.· Many teenagers have a very negative attitude towards cooking.
· There were some very positive comments in the report.
· We want kids to grow up to make a positive contribution to society.
(=showing that two things are likely to exist together)· They found a positive correlation between good diet and life expectancy.
(=saying that a disease is present)· Following a positive diagnosis, you will be admitted for hospital treatment.
(=good, or helping someone or something in some way)· The incident had a very positive effect on his career.
(=love, happiness, hope etc)· Try to focus on your positive emotions.
(=encouraging someone by saying positive things)· It's important to balance punishment with positive encouragement.
· The older boys should set a positive example for the rest of the school.
· The entire experience has been very positive.· Many people reported having negative experiences when dealing with their local council.
(=having or not having HIV in your body)
· We want to give people a positive image of the town.
(=having a good effect)· Cuts in federal spending should have a positive impact on America’s economic future.
· He was keen to make a good impression on his boss.
· Television can have a positive influence on young people.
She returned from lunch in a happier frame of mind. (=a number that is more than zero)· Maths is easier if you are dealing with positive numbers.
(=a good result)· Everyone is hoping for a positive outcome to the talks.
· Despite her health problems, she has a positive outlook.
· Underfloor heating has a lot of positive points.
(=definite proof that cannot be doubted)· Here is proof positive that she's wrong.
(=showing that someone agrees or likes something)· There has been a positive reaction to the campaign.
· The movie got a favourable reception from audiences and critics alike.
We need to give students plenty of positive reinforcement.· The product met with a highly positive response from the public.
· She got an enthusiastic response to her suggestion.
(=get it)· The proposal has received a positive response from most left-wing voters.
(=get it)· The change met with a mixed response from employees.
· The charity has seen positive results from health care and farming projects.
I want to be a positive role model for my sister. Depression affects people with a poor self-image.· On the positive side, the authors have assembled a wealth of useful material.
· If she can move her legs, that’s a good sign.
(=an action that will have a good effect)· This is a positive step which gives cause for some optimism.
(=involving helpful ideas, not criticism)· Any evaluation should be fair and linked to positive suggestions for improvement.
(=showing that someone has a condition)· My first pregnancy test was positive.
Athletes who test positive for steroids are immediately banned.· These subjects had comparatively low positive titres in 1978 and may have been false positives.· Thus for every 80 correctly predicted we will have 20 false negatives and 200 false positives.· By definition they are all high risk and there is thus no significance to the issue of false positives.· But Salsburg wondered how many of these might be false positives.
· Statistics show that 25 % of the adult population is HIV positive, and the rate of infection is still rising.· One of my friends is HIV positive and I let him kiss my year-old son.· It was not until some months into my job that I realised one in 10 people in Rundu was HIV-positive.· In 1987, Mead took a blood test and learned he was HIV positive.· Many were HIV-positive, and greeted the court victory as a new lease of life.· If she fails the compulsory medical test and is found to be hiv-positive, she will be thrown out.· As well as having to deal with Darren, Adrian is also worried about the possibility he himself could be HIV positive.
VERB· In 1994 she was banned from competition for four years after testing positive for testosterone.· Hunter, nearly ruined it all with the announcement that he'd tested positive four times for steroids.· The sixth, whose name is reported to be Eduardo Castro, tested positive in Nevada but fought later in California.· Back then, it was believed that ten percent of the men testing positive 10? the antibody would become ill.· Farmers whose fields test positive for the disease have the option of planting a different crop next year, he said.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an independent/positive/free etc thinker
- However, because reinforcement is derived from the termination of noxious events, it is referred to as negative reinforcement.
- So positive reinforcement is anything that happens soon after the behaviour in question that is welcomed by the recipient.
- Sometimes positive reinforcement does not require words.
- Teachers are not the only ones who may give positive reinforcement.
- The general principle on which response-cost is based, is referred to by psychologists as negative reinforcement.
- This is known as positive reinforcement.
- This, however, would not be positive so much as negative reinforcement, ie it was nice when the pressure stopped.
- What are the sources of negative and positive reinforcement people might expect from organizational arrangements? 4.
- Eva was jubilant, thinking, see how you limited yourself when you did not think positively.
- Failure to think positively means that negative thoughts have come into his mind.
- Forget about your feelings, think positively.
- However, rather than feeling gloomy about your lack of horseflesh try thinking positively about your situation.
- Learning to think positively and to look towards healthy outcomes can help considerably in any diet programme.
- One should always think positive, as the good doctor said.
- Take a deep breath and think positive thoughts.
- When things were going so bad for us in December, the one guy who made people think positive was Barry.
WORD FAMILYnounpositiveadjectivepositiveadverbpositively
a quality or feature that is good or useful OPP negative: You can find positives in any situation. Always emphasise the positive. → false positive