reinforcement

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of making something stronger or more effective.

  - "The coach provided reinforcements to help the team win the game."
  - "The teacher gave extra help to reinforce the students' understanding of the concept."

• Something that strengthens or confirms.

  - "The evidence was a powerful reinforcement of her theory."
  - "The manager's positive feedback was a valuable reinforcement for the employee."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)smənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reinforcement
enforcer , receiver , replier

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Variants

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reinforcement , reinforcements , learning , learnings , reinforcement learning , reinforcement learnings , supervised learning , supervised learnings , unsupervised learning , unsupervised learnings , machine learning , reinforcement machine learning , supervised machine learning , unsupervised machine learning

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'reinforcer', meaning 'to strengthen'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'reinforcement' was first used in the context of military strategy?

2. Reinforcement can also refer to the addition of new members to a team or organization.

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Related Concepts

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1. Positive Reinforcement: A learning technique in which a desirable consequence is added to encourage a behavior.

2. Negative Reinforcement: A learning technique in which an unpleasant consequence is removed to encourage a behavior.

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Culture

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Reinforcement is a common concept in various fields such as education, psychology, and organizational management. It can refer to providing additional support, resources, or encouragement to help individuals or groups improve their performance or achieve their goals.

How to Memorize "reinforcement"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a building being reinforced with steel beams.
   - Imagine a team coming together to provide reinforcement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reinforcement' with 'strengthening' or 'support'.
   - Think of the word 'reinforcement' as a synonym for 'help' or 'assistance'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'R-I-S-K' to remember the definition: Reinforcement Is Strengthening and Supporting.

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