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

Elsewhere on the podcast, Meghan also announced her plans to get a breast augmentation. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024

Even without the sales tax augmentation, Slater is confident in the city’s ability to bring in more sales tax by way of business development. —Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 26 Nov. 2024

Whereas automation implies machines taking over tasks previously performed by humans, augmentation refers to the cooperation between humans and machines in executing tasks. —Harvard Business Review, 16 Oct. 2024

The essence of modern economic development is the continuing augmentation of human potential and a propitious business climate, framed by policies and institutions that help unlock the value in human beings. —Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 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