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Reinforce vs Consolidation - What's the difference?

reinforce | consolidation |

As a verb reinforce

is (to strengthen by addition) To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

As a noun consolidation is

the act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated; solidification; combination.

reinforce

English

Verb

(reinforc)
  • (senseid)To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
    • He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape.
  • To emphasize or review.
    • The right homework will reinforce and complement the lesson!
  • To encourage a behavior or idea through repeated stimulus.
    • ''Advertising for fast food can reinforce unhealthy dietary tendencies.

    Synonyms

    * (l) * (l) * (strengthen) strengthen, augment, fortify, buttress, bolster, line * (emphasize) emphasize, review, repeat * (encourage) encourage, reward, instruct, teach, learn

    consolidation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act or process of consolidating, making firm, or uniting; the state of being consolidated; solidification; combination.
  • The combination of several actions into one.
  • (medicine) A solidification into a firm dense mass. It is usually applied to induration (swelling or hardening of normally soft tissue) of a normally aerated lung.

    • Coordinate terms

    *(The act of uniting by combination) defragmentation