Word Study
reënforcement
CIDE DICTIONARY
reënforcement, n.
- The act of reënforcing, or the state of being reënforced. [1913 Webster]
- That which reënforces; additional force; especially, additional troops or force to augment the strength of any army, or ships to strengthen a navy or fleet. [1913 Webster]
- A reward or punishment which is given to a person or animal in order to increase the likelihood that a specific behavior will be repeated. [PJC]
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