reenlistment

or re-en·list·ment

[ ree-uhn-list-muhnt ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reenlistment¹

First recorded in 1840–50; re- + enlistment

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Times

In reply, Donahoe posted on Twitter a video of himself conducting a reenlistment ceremony for a female soldier.

From Washington Post

However, the AP reported that when Majewski was discharged several months later, his paperwork indicated he was “considered but not selected for reenlistment.”

From Seattle Times

There’s also the matter of Majewski’s final rank and reenlistment code when he left active duty after four years of service.

From Seattle Times