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

Organizations that recognize and embrace this need for augmentation will provide exceptional service and better foster lasting customer relationships—excelling above the rest. —Alok Kulkarni, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

That same year, Kim moved up to senior software engineer and continued improving the algorithms used by Google Home for large-scale data augmentation. —IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 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