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

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

Two surgical operations, costing a total of $400,000, were performed in accordance with the past directive following lengthy legal battles over in-prison access to breast implants, facial feminization surgery, and genital augmentation. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026

This story was updated to include additional information on Pro Quick Draw processes and other augmentations for coaching workflows. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026

Few procedures are harder to reverse than a buttock augmentation. —Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 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