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

This purification involves data cleaning to remove noise and errors, labeling to add structure and meaning, and augmentation to enhance diversity and applicability. —Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

The mother of two also shared her plans to get breast augmentation during the episode. —Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024

The observatory represents a freakish augmentation of human vision. —Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024

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