as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
our volleyball team was augmented by some of the exchange team's players
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Recent Examples of augmented
And after that will come the impact, whether that’s lower costs, faster design processes and production, jobs that are no longer needed, human expertise that is augmented by technology or something else.
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Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
This cautious approach reflects a broader trend, as data from ADP shows that 87% of executives anticipate that roles in their company will be augmented—not replaced—by generative AI.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
These warships are designed to transport and deploy Marines, their equipment, and supplies ashore via air cushion or conventional landing craft and amphibious assault vehicles, augmented by helicopters or vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
—Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2024
These aspects are augmented by the more personal appeal of Dubai’s multicultural society, and dynamic, constantly evolving social scene.
—Arash Jalili, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
This cautious approach reflects a broader trend, as data from ADP shows that 87% of executives anticipate that roles in their company will be augmented—not replaced—by generative AI.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
These warships are designed to transport and deploy Marines, their equipment, and supplies ashore via air cushion or conventional landing craft and amphibious assault vehicles, augmented by helicopters or vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
—Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2024
These aspects are augmented by the more personal appeal of Dubai’s multicultural society, and dynamic, constantly evolving social scene.
—Arash Jalili, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, operating expenses increased, with selling, general, and administrative costs rising 19%.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.Larry Holder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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In August, the Miami Herald reported that Florida’s voucher system, which was expanded in 2023 to cover families of all income levels, was beginning to affect per-pupil revenue in the state’s public school districts, affecting their ability to retain teachers and maintain school buildings.Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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Finally, accelerated demand led by corporate refugees is being met by a steady supply of businesses from retiring baby boomers.AllBusiness, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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According to recent studies, the rate of change across several key factors has accelerated by 183% in the past four years, largely driven by emerging technologies, including generative artificial intelligence.Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Augmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmented. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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