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

In skilled trades specifically, AI functions as an augmentation tool rather than a replacement technology. —Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025

The Dancing with the Stars alum, 31, appeared on an episode of The Squeeze podcast and was asked about her recent breast augmentation surgery in January. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 July 2025

And so that will obviously be purely staff augmentation. —Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 23 July 2025

Areas of investment Last week, Carvalho announced an additional one-time augmentation of $50 million into the Black Student Achievement Plan, or BSAP, for the 2025-26 school year, bringing funding to $175 million. —Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 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