reinforcement

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de reforzar o apoyar algo, como fuerzas militares, una conducta o una estructura, a menudo mediante recursos o estímulos adicionales.

A noun referring to the act of strengthening or supporting something, such as a military force, a behavior, or a structure, often through additional resources or stimuli.

1. Military supportB2formalpolitical

   A military operation involving additional troops, equipment, or supplies to strengthen a force or assist in its mission.

   Refuerzo militar

   • The general requested immediate reinforcements to hold the front line.
   • Reinforcements arrived just in time to turn the tide of the battle.
   • The convoy delivered much-needed reinforcements to the besieged city.

   Sinónimosaidbackupsupport

2. Supporting evidenceB2formal

   Information or arguments that make a claim, idea, or belief more convincing or forcible.

   Refuerzo (evidencia de apoyo)

   • The new data provided reinforcement for the scientist's hypothesis.
   • His testimony served as reinforcement for the prosecution's case.
   • The study offers reinforcement of earlier findings on climate change.

   Sinónimosconfirmationcorroborationevidenceproofsubstantiationsupportvalidation

3. Psychological stimulusC1formalscientific

   In psychology, a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it, used in conditioning.

   Refuerzo psicológico

   • Positive reinforcement encourages desired behaviors by rewarding them.
   • The teacher used reinforcement to help students learn new habits.
   • Negative reinforcement removes an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior.

   Sinónimosreinforcer

4. Strengthening deviceB2formaltechnical

   A device or material designed to provide additional strength or support to a structure or object.

   Refuerzo estructural

   • Steel bars are used as reinforcement in concrete structures.
   • The bridge's reinforcement was upgraded to withstand earthquakes.
   • Fiberglass reinforcement adds durability to the plastic components.

   Sinónimosbracebuttressribstaystiffenerstrengthenerstrutsupport

5. Behavioral encouragementB2formal

   An action performed to strengthen or encourage approved behavior, often in education or training.

   Refuerzo conductual

   • Praise is a simple form of reinforcement for good behavior in children.
   • The trainer used treats as reinforcement for the dog's obedience.
   • Consistent reinforcement helps establish positive habits.

   Sinónimosencouragementincentiveinducementmotivationrewardsupport

   Antónimosdeterrentdiscouragementpunishment