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reinforcement

UK
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənt/
US
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔrsmənt/

Translations

reinforcementnoun
reinforcements
pl
UK
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənt/
US
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔrsmənt/
renfortAu sens militaire, surtout au pluriel.
The arrival of reinforcements turned the tide of the battle in their favor.
L'arrivée des renforts a tourné le cours de la bataille en leur faveur.
renforcementEn psychologie.
Positive reinforcement, such as praise or rewards, can encourage children to complete their homework.
Le renforcement positif, comme les compliments ou les récompenses, peut encourager les enfants à faire leurs devoirs.
The army called for reinforcement to bolster their defenses against the advancing enemy.
L'armée a demandé un renforcement pour renforcer ses défenses contre l'ennemi qui avançait.
Additional translations
armatureEn construction et en ingénierie.
Synonyms
amplification
fortification
enhancement
boost
backing
augmentation
strengthening
support
reinforcementadjective
more reinforcement
Comp.
most reinforcement
Super.
UK
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənt/
US
/ˌriɪnˈfɔrsmənt/
Used attributively (e.g., ‘reinforcement learning’, ‘reinforcement bar’).
reinforcementsnoun

reinforcement

reinforcements
pl
UK
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsmənts/
US
/ˌriːɪnˈfɔrsmənts/
renfortsSurtout au sens militaire ou, plus largement, pour des effectifs ou moyens supplémentaires.
The general called for reinforcements to bolster the front line.
Le général a demandé des renforts pour consolider la ligne de front.
Additional translations
renforcementsEmploi courant dans le domaine technique ou scientifique pour parler d’un renforcement matériel ou structurel.
renforcementsEn psychologie et en pédagogie, pour des stimuli ou encouragements renforçant un comportement.
Synonyms
backup
support
assistance
strengthening
supplementation
augmentation
bolstering
aid

Definitions

reinforcementnoun
The action or process of strengthening or supporting something, especially with additional personnel or material.
The army called for reinforcement to bolster their defenses against the advancing enemy.
A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the recurrence of a behavior in psychology.
Positive reinforcement, such as praise or rewards, can encourage children to complete their homework.
Additional troops or equipment sent to support a military action.
The arrival of reinforcements turned the tide of the battle in their favor.
A material, device, or structural element that is used to reinforce or strengthen something, especially in construction or engineering.
Steel reinforcement is embedded in the concrete to improve its tensile strength.
reinforcementadjective
Serving or relating to the act or process of strengthening or supporting something; used before another noun.
Reinforcement learning algorithms are inspired by behavioral psychology.
reinforcementsnoun
Additional troops or resources sent to support a military action.
The general called for reinforcements to bolster the front line.
Extra personnel or material provided to strengthen a group or structure.
The construction team needed reinforcements to complete the bridge on time.
Support or encouragement given to someone or something.
The teacher's positive reinforcements helped the students gain confidence.
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