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reinforcement

/riːnˈfɔːsmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does reinforcement mean?

noun

The act of strengthening or supporting something, or a thing that provides support or strength. In psychology, a process of learning in which a new behavior is strengthened by associating it with a desirable outcome.

Example

"The coach used reinforcement techniques to motivate the team to perform better."

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