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 of augmentation

• increase
• boost
• gain
• 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

Recent Examples on the Web

After filming season one, Taylor gifted herself a breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, a tummy tuck, Botox, and filler in her lips, chin, and jaw. —Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026

While Richards got a breast augmentation in her late teens, and then later had a revision surgery, this was her first major cosmetic operation for her face. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026

Last year, Kylie Jenner went viral for sharing the details (surgeon and sizing included) of her breast augmentation. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026

Some critics fretted that this fairly radical augmentation of the original classic would offend viewers. —Holly Willis, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026

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