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Definition positive in British English

positive noun

[countable] noun
/ˈpɒzətɪv/
1

a good aspect of something

Example

Weigh up the negatives and the positives before you make your decision.

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2

a medical test result that shows someone has the disease or condition that was tested for. A false positive is a result that shows you have a disease or condition when you really do not have it.

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3

a number that is higher than zero

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Definition positive in British English