reward vs reinforcement

reinforcement vs reward

reward and reinforcement both are nouns.

reward is a verb but reinforcement is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reward	Yes	No	Yes	No
reinforcement	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, reward and reinforcement are synonyms defined as:

reward and reinforcement: an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

reward (noun)	reinforcement (noun)
an act performed to strengthen approved behavior	an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
benefit resulting from some event or action	a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property	a device designed to provide additional strength
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing	(psychology) a stimulus that strengthens or weakens the behavior that produced it
payment made in return for a service rendered	information that makes more forcible or convincing

reward (verb)	reinforcement (verb)
strengthen and support with rewards
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
bestow honor or rewards upon

Difference between reward and reinforcement

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