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

Brynjolfsson’s partner on the research — has argued the distinction between automation and augmentation is the key variable. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 June 2026

If knowledge lives in people's heads rather than in systems AI can access, your augmentation may stay shallow. — Manu Khetan, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles also had a lower blepharoplasty, along with a breast augmentation and earlobe surgery. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026

But augmentation is not replacement. — Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 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