reinforcing

[ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs]

re·in·force

[ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs] verb, re·in·forced, re·in·forc·ing, noun
verb (used with object)
1.
to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall.
2.
to strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel, ships, or aircraft: to reinforce a garrison.
3.
to strengthen; make more forcible or effective: to reinforce efforts.
4.
to augment; increase: to reinforce a supply.
5.
Psychology. to strengthen the probability of (a response to a given stimulus) by giving or withholding a reward.
noun
6.
something that reinforces.
7.
a metal band on the rear part of the bore of a gun, where the explosion occurs.

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Reinforcing is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Also, reenforce, re-enforce.


Origin:
1590–1600; re- + inforce, alteration of enforce

re·in·forc·er, noun
self-re·in·forc·ing, adjective
un·re·in·forced, adjective
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