reinforcement


Definition: Meaning of, reinforcement in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / riːɪnˈfɔːsm(ə)nt /

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reinforcement reinforcements
  1. reinforcements [plural] more soldiers, police etc who are sent to a battle, fight etc to make their group stronger
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  2. positive/negative reinforcement positive reinforcement is when you give someone praise or rewards for their behaviour or work, so they want to continue doing well. Negative reinforcement is when you give someone punishments or criticism when their behaviour or work is bad, so that they want to improve to avoid punishments again
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  3. [uncountable] the act of making something stronger
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