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

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Definitely doesn’t have the same ring to it, but a faster, less invasive kind of breast augmentation could be the new future. —Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024

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The following sections compare and contrast these vertebral augmentation procedures. —Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 12 July 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