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reinforcement

noun

/ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

Meaning

Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.

The action of strengthening or supporting an object or substance.

The process of encouraging or establishing a belief or pattern of behavior; strengthening or supporting with additional material or force.

Positive reinforcement helps in learning.

The reinforcement of the building's walls was necessary for its stability.

Positive reinforcement helps in behavior modification.

strengthening, support, encouragement

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strengthening, support, encouragement

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strengthening, support

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strengthening, support

weakening, undermining, erosion, depletion

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weakening, undermining, erosion

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weakening, depletion

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weakening, undermining

The brain's ability to change its structure and functionality through learning.

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility