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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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It wasn’t clear if those individuals had formally sought reenlistment or merely asked about it.

From Seattle Times Feb. 28, 2023

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

Buffalo Soldier morale, discipline and reenlistment rates were all high, according to historian Brian G. Shellum.

From Washington Post May 27, 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

Indeed, an abstract of his reenlistment January 1, 1864, shows a medical examination and perfect soundness.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 3: Grover Cleveland, First Term by James D. (James Daniel) Richardson

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