Definition of Reinforcement
Reinforcement
re·in·force·ment
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action of process of making something stronger (reinforced) or encouraging something/someone;
e.g. New steel beams were added for the reinforcement of the old iron structure.
(noun)
the process of establishing or encouraging a behavior, pattern, or belief by responding to it in a particular way, especially by providing a reward;
e.g. Giving someone a reward for a particular action acts as positive reinforcement for them to perform the action again.
(noun)
additional supplies and/or people sent to strengthen a force, especially the armed forces (usually used as "reinforcements");
e.g. They requested reinforcements when they realized that they were outnumbered by the enemy.
(noun)
some material or structure that provides additional support and strength to something;
e.g. They added a reinforcement to the arch of the bridge to prevent it from collapsing.
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