reinforcement (n.)a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission;
reinforcement (n.)information that makes more forcible or convincing;
his gestures provided eloquent reinforcement for his complaints
Synonyms: reenforcement
reinforcement (n.)(psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it;
Synonyms: reinforcing stimulus / reinforcer
reinforcement (n.)a device designed to provide additional strength;
he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook
Synonyms: strengthener
reinforcement (n.)an act performed to strengthen approved behavior;
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