REINFORCEMENT
(noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Reinforcement.
How to pronounce reinforcement:
US
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)
reenforcementsupport11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
military operationoperation11Hyponyms (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)
reinforcer15reinforcing stimulusHypernyms (Closely Related)
input7stimulant11stimulation13stimulus10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A device designed to provide additional strength
Example: "The cardboard backing was just a strengthener"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strengthener16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An act performed to strengthen approved behavior
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reward10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approval15approving17blessing11Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is REINFORCEMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reinforcement is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordREINFORCEMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is REINFORCEMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reinforcement is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREINFORCEMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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