The senator is running a 'negative' campaign. [=a campaign that criticizes the other candidate instead of saying what good things the senator wants to do]
There is a high rate of 'false negatives' for this test. [=this test often incorrectly indicates that something is not present when it really is]
Since the positives outweigh the 'negatives', I'm going to take the job. [=there are more good things about the job than bad things]
(..) to find a way to transport you home. -Well, then, let's climb aboard. -No, no, no, wait, Buzz! Buzz! Let's get in the back. No one will see us there. Negative. There are no restraining harnesses in the cargo area. -We'll be much safer in the cockpit. -Yeah, bu... Buzz! Buzz! That's two lefts (..)1995 Toy Story
(..) -Way to go, Rex! No, no! Turn 'em around! Turn 'em around! He's puttin' 'em in backwa... Here, you're puttin' 'em in backwards! Plus is positive, minus is negative! Oh, let me! Let's go to my room, guys! Red alert! Red alert! Andy is coming upstairs! -There! (..)1995 Toy Story