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reinforcement

re·in·force·ment [ r in fáwrssmənt ]


noun  (plural re·in·force·ments)
Definition:
 
1. added support: the addition of strengthening or supporting material to make something stronger or more durable

2. something added to increase strength: something that is added to strengthen or support something else

3. psychology reward or punishment: the rewarding positive reinforcement or punishing negative reinforcement of actions, especially in an experimental situation, for the purpose of changing a subject's behavior



plural noun re·in·force·ments 
Definition:
 
additional troops or weapons: additional troops, police, or weapons provided to make an existing force stronger

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