reinforcement

noun
UK: /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənt/
US: /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

  1. The act of making something stronger.

    1. We need more reinforcement to hold the wall up properly.
    2. The bridge received significant reinforcement to withstand the storm.

  2. Support or assistance that strengthens something.

    1. The troops needed reinforcement to win the fight fast.
    2. The team received a valuable reinforcement in the form of a new player.

  3. The process of encouraging a behavior by rewarding it.

    1. Positive reinforcement is key to good behavior in kids.
    2. The company uses bonus payments as a form of positive reinforcement for employees.

Synonyms

support backing encouragement augmentation
reinforcement verb

  1. The action of strengthening or supporting something.

    1. The bridge needs reinforcement to prevent collapse soon.
    2. Reinforcement of the levee is crucial before the hurricane arrives in time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reinforcement" in English means: The act of making something stronger., Support or assistance that strengthens something., The process of encouraging a behavior by rewarding it..

The phonetic transcription of "reinforcement" is /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənt/ in British English and /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reinforcement": support, backing, encouragement, augmentation.

Example usage of "reinforcement": "We need more reinforcement to hold the wall up properly.". More examples on the page.