Reinforcing: meaning, definitions and examples

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reinforcing

[ ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ ]

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behavior

strengthening or encouraging a particular behavior, attitude, or belief

Synonyms

encouraging, promoting, strengthening

Examples of usage

Positive reinforcement is often used in training animals.
The teacher used reinforcing language to motivate the students.

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construction

a metal bar or mesh used to strengthen concrete

Synonyms

mesh, rebar, steel reinforcement

Examples of usage

The reinforcing bars were essential for the stability of the building.
The contractor installed the reinforcing mesh before pouring the concrete.

Translations

Translations of the word "reinforcing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reforçando

🇮🇳 मजबूत करना

🇩🇪 verstärken

🇮🇩 memperkuat

🇺🇦 підсилення

🇵🇱 wzmacnianie

🇯🇵 強化する (kyōka suru)

🇫🇷 renforcement

🇪🇸 reforzando

🇹🇷 güçlendirme

🇰🇷 강화 (ganghwa)

🇸🇦 تعزيز (ta'aziz)

🇨🇿 posilování

🇸🇰 posilňovanie

🇨🇳 加强 (jiāqiáng)

🇸🇮 okrepitev

🇮🇸 styrking

🇰🇿 күшейту

🇬🇪 გაძლიერება

🇦🇿 gücləndirmə

🇲🇽 reforzando

Word origin

The word 'reinforce' originated from the Latin word 'reforcier', meaning 'to strengthen'. It entered the English language in the 17th century, initially used in a military context to signify the strengthening of troops or fortifications. Over time, the term expanded to encompass a broader range of meanings, including psychological reinforcement and construction reinforcement.