Word
reinforcing
Phoneticsre·in·forc·ing
US/ˌɹiɪnˈfɔɹsɪŋ/
UK/ɹˌiːɪnfˈɔːsɪŋ/
Definitions
01making stronger
adj. used to describe something that makes a structure or an idea stronger.
adj. serving to strengthen or support an existing structure, system, or argument.
“The architect added reinforcing steel bars to the concrete walls for safety.”
“The study provided reinforcing evidence for the theory that sleep deprivation significantly impairs cognitive function in adults.”
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02the act of strengthening
v. the action of making something stronger or more solid.
v. the present participle of 'reinforce', describing the ongoing process of strengthening a physical object or a belief.
“They are reinforcing the bridge to make sure it can handle heavy trucks.”
“By constantly praising the team's effort, the manager was reinforcing a culture of hard work and mutual respect.”
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03a material that strengthens
n. a material or thing that is added to something else to make it stronger.
n. a material or component used to provide additional strength or support to a structure.
“The builder checked the reinforcing before pouring the concrete.”
“The structural integrity of the hull depends on the quality of the internal reinforcing used during the manufacturing process.”
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“The discoveries are also reinforcing the importance of the Lake Turkana region as one of the world's richest areas for studying human evolution.” “Long-term innovation emerges not from isolated projects but from ecosystems in which universities, government laboratories, federal agencies and industry play distinct but mutually reinforcing roles .” Scan code
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