reinforcement

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по укреплению или поддержке чего-либо, например, военных сил, поведения или конструкции, часто с помощью дополнительных ресурсов или стимулов.esSustantivo que designa la acción de reforzar o apoyar algo, como fuerzas militares, una conducta o una estructura, a menudo mediante recursos o estímulos adicionales.frNom désignant l'action de renforcer ou de soutenir quelque chose, comme des forces militaires, un comportement ou une structure, souvent au moyen de ressources ou de stimuli supplémentaires.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung des Stärkens oder Unterstützens von etwas bezeichnet, z. B. von militärischen Kräften, Verhalten oder einer Konstruktion, oft durch zusätzliche Ressourcen oder Anreize.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato de fortalecer ou apoiar algo, como forças militares, um comportamento ou uma estrutura, geralmente por meio de recursos ou estímulos adicionais.zh名词，指加强、巩固或支持某事物的行为，如增强军事力量、行为或结构，通常通过额外资源或激励手段实现。arاسم يدل على عملية التقوية أو الدعم، سواء كان ذلك لقوة عسكرية أو سلوك أو بناء، وغالبًا ما يتم ذلك بموارد أو حوافز إضافية.

1. Military support B2 formal political

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

   • 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.

   ruПодкреплениеesRefuerzo militarfrRenfort militairedeVerstärkungptReforçozh增援arالتعزيزات العسكرية

   Sinónimos: aidbackupsupport

2. Supporting evidence B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодтверждениеesRefuerzo (evidencia de apoyo)frPreuves à l'appuideBestätigungptReforçozh佐证arتأييد

   Sinónimos: confirmationcorroborationevidenceproofsubstantiationsupportvalidation

3. Psychological stimulus C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruПодкреплениеesRefuerzo psicológicofrRenforcement (psychologie)deVerstärkungptReforçozh强化arالتعزيز

   Sinónimos: reinforcer

4. Strengthening device B2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruУсилениеesRefuerzo estructuralfrRenfort (dispositif de renforcement)deVerstärkungptReforçozh加固件arتقوية

   Sinónimos: bracebuttressribstaystiffenerstrengthenerstrutsupport

5. Behavioral encouragement B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПоощрениеesRefuerzo conductualfrRenforcement positifdeVerstärkungptReforçozh强化arالتعزيز

   Sinónimos: encouragementincentiveinducementmotivationrewardsupport

   Antónimos: deterrentdiscouragementpunishment

• reinforcements plural form
• reinforcements' possessive plural form
• reinforcement's possessive singular form