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

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, patients should be able to return to normal activities 5 to 7 days after breast augmentation surgery, and most patients fully recover in 4 to 6 weeks. —Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025

Rather than pursuing full automation that removes humans from the loop, Brooks advocates for augmentation that enhances human capabilities while preserving human agency. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025

Her intuition—that the power of machines lies not in automation alone, but in augmentation of human thought and creativity—has become the North Star for business leaders navigating a new era of innovation. —Muqsit Ashraf, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

Among its offerings are procedures tailored to individual needs-such as breast augmentation, which is performed with clinical precision to ensure both aesthetic harmony and patient wellbeing. —William Jones, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for augmentation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

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