reinforcing statement
[/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: reinforcing statements
declaração reforçadora
1. A statement that strengthens, supports, or confirms a previous assertion, belief, or position
The CEO's reinforcing statement about company values helped restore employee confidence.
A declaração reforçadora do CEO sobre os valores da empresa ajudou a restaurar a confiança dos funcionários.
2. In psychology/education, a verbal affirmation that encourages desired behavior or learning
The teacher used a reinforcing statement to praise the student's correct answer.
A professora usou uma declaração reforçadora para elogiar a resposta correta do aluno.
3. In communication, a reiteration that emphasizes or validates a key message
His reinforcing statement at the end of the presentation solidified the main argument.
Sua declaração reforçadora no final da apresentação solidificou o argumento principal.
In Brazilian business and educational contexts, reinforcing statements are valued as tools for building consensus and motivating teams. In American corporate culture, they're often used in presentations and performance reviews to underscore achievements and expectations. The practice reflects a preference in both cultures for explicit validation and clear communication of key messages.
NYC Slang
hype statement / co-sign
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