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REINFORCEMENT

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Reinforcement.

How to pronounce reinforcement:

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Reinforcement - as a noun

A military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

Example: "They called for artillery support"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reenforcementsupport
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
military operationoperation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Information that makes more forcible or convincing

Example: "His gestures provided eloquent reinforcement for his complaints"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reenforcement

(psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reinforcerreinforcing stimulus
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inputstimulantstimulationstimulus
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A device designed to provide additional strength

Example: "The cardboard backing was just a strengthener"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strengthener
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act performed to strengthen approved behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reward
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approvalapprovingblessing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The teacher used positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior in the classroom."
"The reinforcements arrived just in time to support the tired soldiers."
"The therapist used reinforcement techniques to help the patient learn new skills."
"The reinforcement of the bridge will make it more structurally sound."
"The parents provided constant reinforcement to their child's academic achievements."
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Word Game Points

Is REINFORCEMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reinforcement is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REINFORCEMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is REINFORCEMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reinforcement is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REINFORCEMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is REINFORCEMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reinforcement is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REINFORCEMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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