augmentation

noun

aug·​men·​ta·​tion ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

a

: the act or process of augmenting something

b

: the state of being augmented

2

: something that augments : addition

Synonyms

• accretion
• accrual
• addendum
• addition
• boost
• expansion
• gain
• increase
• increment
• more
• plus
• proliferation
• raise
• rise
• step-up
• supplement
• uptick

Examples of augmentation in a Sentence

augmentations to the benefits package over the years have resulted in a total of 12 paid holidays for employees

Recent Examples on the Web

Per the press materials, no CG augmentation was used, instead, all the close-ups of the baby Ochi were done by multiple performers manipulating the physical puppet on set. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025

The ongoing reliance on augmentation — where non-correctional staff are reassigned to security roles—and double shifts for correctional officers have further exacerbated morale issues. —Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

The specific procedures often performed as part of a mommy makeover include breast lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and liposuction. —Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025

The 31-year-old Dancing with the Stars alum shared a series of social media posts to document her breast augmentation surgery on Jan. 14. —Athena Sobhan, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Medical Definition

augmentation

noun

aug·​men·​ta·​tion ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen- 

1

: the act, action, or process of augmenting

2

: something that augments