supplementation

noun

Definition of supplementationnext
as in augmentation

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  1. augmentation
  2. addition
  3. flowering
Noun
  • Elsewhere on the podcast, Meghan also announced her plans to get a breast augmentation.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Even without the sales tax augmentation, Slater is confident in the city’s ability to bring in more sales tax by way of business development.
    Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of augmentation
Noun
  • In addition to his 374 home runs, Colavito drove in 1,159 runs (leading the league with 108 in 1965) and had a .266 career batting average.
    Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to his courtroom work, Dickey has acted as a legal analyst for CNN and other media outlets.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of addition
Noun
  • To maximize flowering, prune late blooming clematis hard in February by clipping vines back to the lowest set of flower buds.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The most important thing to know is that these shrubs benefit from annual pruning to keep them neat and to promote better flowering.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of flowering
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