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   reinforcement

   /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːsm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of reinforcing or strengthening: "older electricity mains required reinforcement to meet increased demand" Similar augmentationincreasesupplementingboostingswellingbuilding upbuild-uptopping up
   • ▪ the process of encouraging or establishing a belief or pattern of behaviour: "positive feedback leads to reinforcement"
   • ▪ extra personnel sent to increase the strength of an army or similar force: "a small force would hold the position until reinforcements could be sent" Similar additional troopsfresh troopsadditional policesupplementariesauxiliariesreservessupportbackuphelparchaic:succours
   • ▪ the strengthening structure or material employed in reinforced concrete or plastic: "glass-fibre reinforcement" Similar strengtheningfortificationbolsteringshoring uppropping upbuttressingunderpinningbracingstiffeningsupportingholding up

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