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

Denials of reenlistment almost completely disappeared, dropping from 4,000 in 1994 to only 81 in 2006.

From The Daily Beast

My reenlistment date was coming up, so I wanted to get myself fixed up, good as new.

From The Daily Beast

Postwar black reenlistment, particularly among service men stationed overseas, was climbing far beyond expectation.

From Project Gutenberg

That reenlistment be denied to regular Army soldiers who meet only the minimum standards.

From Project Gutenberg

It would also deny reenlistment to any man scoring less than eighty (category IV).

From Project Gutenberg

After one term of service a reenlistment would be quite apt to secure a contented recruit and a good soldier.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg