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

This means using it to improve the work experience wherever possible, including through augmentation rather than replacement. —Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026

Upskill teams to accept AI and data as tools of augmentation, not replacement. —Amrit Jassal, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

The most common organizational response is redesigning work processes and job roles (60% of respondents), followed by combining automation with human augmentation (47%). —Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026

In the years since Enhanced announced its existence, humanity has entered a new era of body modification and augmentation. —Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 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