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

Establishment Labs is a medical technology company specializing in products used in breast augmentation and reconstruction procedures. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Summary Motiva is revolutionizing breast augmentation with its Preservé technique, launched in March 2026. — Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

In the meantime, according to data from Goldman Sachs, AI substitution wiped out roughly 25k jobs per month in the past year, while augmentation added back about 9k. — HubSpot, 31 July 2026

Leesa, 50, admits that the idea of a breast augmentation had always been a thought, considering many of her friends had had one done. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 July 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