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reenlistment

American  
[ree-uhn-list-muhnt] / ˌri ənˈlɪst mənt /
Or re-enlistment

noun

  1. an act of reenlisting.

  2. a person who reenlists.

    We've gained 3000 reenlistments this month.

  3. the period of service following a reenlistment.

    His reenlistment is three years.


Etymology

Origin of reenlistment

First recorded in 1840–50; re- + enlistment

Example Sentences

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Gen. Donahoe responded with a Tweet that showed him conducting a reenlistment ceremony for a woman in the Army.

From Washington Times Jan. 3, 2023

He said that as troops get close to their reenlistment dates, they are brought into his headquarters in groups.

From Seattle Times Jan. 25, 2022

The training previously had been done by a White cavalry outfit, which suffered from poor morale, indiscipline and low reenlistment rates.

From Washington Post Aug. 31, 2021

In return, the teams promised organized displays of national pride including the honoring of members of the armed forces, surprise military homecomings and on-field color guard and reenlistment ceremonies.

From The Guardian Nov. 12, 2017

Such discharges, which were not uncommon at that time, omitted the certificate of character which entitled the soldier to reenlistment.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland by Cleveland, Grover

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