reinforcement

US /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

UK /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

1.

the action or process of reinforcing or strengthening.

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older electricity mains required reinforcement to meet increased demand

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augmentation increase supplementing boosting swelling buildup

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reinforce reinforced concrete