augmentation

noun

aug·​men·​ta·​tion ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce augmentation (audio)
-ˌmen-
1
a
: the act or process of augmenting something
b
: the state of being augmented
2
: something that augments : addition

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
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Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of augmentation was in the 14th century

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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/augmentation. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

augmentation

noun
aug·​men·​ta·​tion ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen- How to pronounce augmentation (audio)
1
: the act, action, or process of augmenting
2
: something that augments

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