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Reinforcement
01
the additional troops or supplies sent to support an army
Examples
The general requested reinforcements after the enemy broke through the front lines.
Without timely reinforcements, the besieged troops would have surrendered.
02
a material, structure, or device added to something to make it stronger or more durable
Examples
The bridge 's steel reinforcements prevented it from collapsing under heavy traffic.
The engineer added carbon fiber reinforcement to the airplane's wings.
03
(psychology) reward or punishment that makes a behavior more or less likely to happen again
Examples
The teacher used candy as positive reinforcement to encourage participation in class.
Removing chores acted as negative reinforcement, increasing his homework completion.
04
information that makes more forcible or convincing
05
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
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