reenlistment
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Definition
Noun: - A renewed enlistment: The act of voluntarily signing up again for military service after a previous term of enlistment has ended. It implies a formal commitment to serve for another specified period.
Usage
The term "reenlistment" specifically refers to the process or act of enlisting again in the armed forces. It is a formal, administrative term used within a military context.
Examples
- Noun:
- His reenlistment for another four years was celebrated by his unit.
- The army offered a bonus to encourage the reenlistment of experienced soldiers.
- After careful consideration, she decided against reenlistment and chose to return to civilian life.
Advanced Usage
- "Reenlistment rate": A statistical measure used by military organizations to track the percentage of eligible personnel who choose to reenlist.
- The branch's high reenlistment rate indicates strong morale and job satisfaction.
Variants and Related Words
- Reenlist (verb): To enlist again.
- He plans to reenlist when his current contract expires.
- Enlistment (noun): The act of enrolling or being enrolled in the armed services. This is the base term from which "reenlistment" is derived.
Synonyms
- Re-enrollment (in a military context)
- Re-upping (informal, chiefly U.S. military slang)
Antonyms
- Discharge: Release from military service.
- Separation: The process of leaving military service.
Noun
- a renewed enlistment