reinforcement
noun/ˌriɪnˈfɔrsmənt/
Frequency rank: #8,332 most common English word
Meaning
the process of encouraging or strengthening a behavior or belief, often through rewards or support.
Example sentence
The teacher used praise as reinforcement to encourage good behavior in the classroom.
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