reenlistment
Americannoun
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an act of reenlisting.
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a person who reenlists.
We've gained 3000 reenlistments this month.
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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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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
Buffalo Soldier morale, discipline and reenlistment rates were all high, according to historian Brian G. Shellum.
From Washington Post • May 27, 2021
Gen. Patrick Donahoe, commander of Fort Benning, posted a video to Twitter that showed him conducting a reenlistment ceremony for a female soldier.
From Washington Times • Mar. 15, 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
The claimant mentioned in this bill enlisted in the Fifth Regiment United States Infantry in 1849, and was discharged, after a reenlistment, September 8, 1859.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
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