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1. (n.) reinforcement
the act of reinforcing; the state of being reinforced.
2. reinforcement
something that reinforces or strengthens.
3. reinforcement
Often, reinforcements. an additional supply of personnel, ships, aircraft, etc., for a military force.
4. reinforcement
a procedure, as a reward or punishment, that alters a behavioral response.
Etymology: (1600–10)
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1. (noun) support, reinforcement, reenforcement
a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
"they called for artillery support"
2. (noun) reinforcement, reenforcement
information that makes more forcible or convincing
"his gestures provided eloquent reinforcement for his complaints"
3. (noun) reinforcing stimulus, reinforcer, reinforcement
(psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it
4. (noun) strengthener, reinforcement
a device designed to provide additional strength
"the cardboard backing was just a strengthener"; "he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook"
5. (noun) reward, reinforcement
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
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1. (noun) reinforcement
the process of reinforcing
homework for reinforcement of learning
2. reinforcement
reinforcements
extra soldiers sent to support troops already fighting
We sent reinforcements.
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) reinforcement
see Reenforcement
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