reinforcement

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Synonyms: reenforcement, reënforcement, enforcement, reinforcements

Antonyms: reenforcement, reënforcement, enforcement, reinforcements

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The act, process, or state of [[reinforcing]] or being reinforced.
2. {{lb|en|countable}} A thing that [[reinforce]]s.
3. {{lb|en|in the plural}} {{U|additional}} [[troop]]s or [[materiel]] sent to [[support]] a [[military]] [[action]].
4. {{lb|en|uncountable|behavioral|_|psychology}} The process whereby a [[behavior]] with desirable [[consequence]]s comes to be repeated.
5. A small round white [[sticker]] placed around a punched hole in a piece of paper to prevent the [[binder]]'s rings from tearing through the paper.

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