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

Sponsor change-readiness programs, AI literacy for finance and role redesign so teams see AI as augmentation, not displacement. —Tom Hood, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

My automatic reaction to replacement of humans by AI — rather than augmentation, such as providing clinical support or functioning as an ambient scribe — has been no, not for me. —Risa Jampel, STAT, 22 May 2026

The phones use maps, augmentation and artificial intelligence to help soldiers plan missions, navigate and respond to real-time battlefield threats. —ABC News, 20 May 2026

Serving patients from Nashville, Clarksville, Hendersonville, and Mount Juliet, Ingram Cosmetic Surgery offers procedures including breast augmentation, mommy makeovers, tummy tucks, facelifts, and eyelid surgery. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 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