replenishment

[ri-plen-ish-muhnt]

noun

1. the act or process of resupplying, refilling, or renewing.

   I calculated that, without prompt replenishment, we would soon run out of food and fuel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of replenishment¹

replenish ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

It says $184.8bn has been "appropriated" - a figure that covers US military training in Europe and replenishment of US defence stocks.

From BBC

"I think it's really clear there is going to be a long period of restocking and replenishment needed," he says.

From BBC

It says $182.8bn has been "appropriated" - a figure that covers US military training in Europe and replenishment of US defence stocks.

From BBC

But more intense rain does not necessarily lead to more replenishment of groundwater — instead it mostly means more runoff since the top layers of dirt can easily receive more rain than they can absorb.

From Los Angeles Times

The Tartous naval facility houses elements of the Black Sea Fleet and is Russia's only repair and replenishment hub in the Mediterranean.

From BBC

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