noun

reinforcement

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noun

The act of making something stronger, or the material used to strengthen it.

"The engineers added reinforcement to the aging dam."

Additional troops or supplies sent to support a military effort.

"Reinforcements arrived just before dawn."

In psychology, a reward or consequence that makes a behaviour more likely to repeat.

"Positive reinforcement, like treats, is used to train dogs."

How to Use Reinforcement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething added to make a thing stronger, or extra support (troops, rewards) that keeps something going.

Common pairings

send reinforcements positive reinforcement structural reinforcement

reinforcements plural

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The engineers added _____ to the aging dam.

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