1. good or beneficial aspects, qualities, or features
Usage: plural form
2. photographic images showing light and dark areas as they appear in reality
Usage: photography; plural form
3. test results indicating the presence of a condition or substance
Usage: medical; plural form

Examples

• Let’s focus on the positives from today’s meeting.
• The coach emphasized the team’s positives after the loss.
• We need to develop the film positives for the exhibition.
• The lab reported several positives in the drug screening.
• Despite the challenges, there were many positives to celebrate.
• The photographer sorted through dozens of positives.
• The doctor explained that the positives indicated infection.