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

• 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

The organizations that prioritize augmentation over attrition—and support that with training, tools and culture—will be the ones that scale with both speed and stability. —Krish Ramineni, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Sixty-four percent of senior leaders agreed that the fear of replacement, as opposed to augmentation with agentic AI, will stifle adoption. —John Kell, Fortune, 30 July 2025

Meanwhile, with the advent of AI and 3D modeling, aesthetic procedures such as breast augmentation and rhinoplasty can be simulated in detail to help envision outcomes and predict potential complications based on the analysis of personalized patient data. —Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025

In June, Kylie Jenner revealed the details of her breast augmentation, after a TikToker asked her for advice. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 21 July 2025

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