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

Rather than concentrating solely on consumer-facing applications, investors appear to be supporting platforms that unlock functionality across sectors, whether through automation, augmentation or decision support. —Arthur Mouratov, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

The next day, Kris Jenner revealed that the same doctor who did her facelift 14 years ago also performed the Life of Kylie alum's breast augmentation. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 June 2025

The future of car buying will likely include more online augmentation so the process is more convenient, transparent, and informative to buyers in terms of available options. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 June 2025

Where automation dreams crash against real-world complexity, augmentation thrives by preserving what humans excel at while amplifying capabilities through machine partnership. —Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 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