reinforcement

Definition

The act, process, or state of reinforcing or being reinforced.

Etymology

From reinforce + -ment.

Example Sentences

• "If a journalist speaks for herself, let her say so. If something is true of "a few" or "some" or "many" or, even, "most" of us, then let her say that. It may cost a few extra modifiers, but it will prevent the unconscionable reinforcement of the myth that we are all alike."
• "There's a website that can be a good learning reinforcement."
• "Tuchel had demanded energy, a finessing of the connections between his players, a reinforcement of the identity he has wanted to see emerge out of the autumn programme. It did not really happen."

Related Words