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

Old Jim learns, among other things, that Central used brain augmentation and conditioning to control both scientists and animals. —Lorraine Savage, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024

This generation of workers is pervasively using technology outside the work environment and is therefore comfortable adopting technology augmentation in their work. —Andy Zosel, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024

This is partially because the costs associated with using data science services and staff augmentation partners have come down, so even companies of smaller sizes can engage specialized service partners with the right sized engagement. —Shaveer Mirpuri, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024

The risks are similar to that of a traditional augmentation procedure, says Dr. Doft. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 Sep. 2024

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