Synonyms of augmentation

augmentation

noun

ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən 

as in increase

something added (as by growth)

augmentations to the benefits package over the years have resulted in a total of 12 paid holidays for employees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• boost
• gain
• addition
• rise
• raise
• increment
• expansion
• proliferation
• supplement
• accrual
• accretion
• plus
• step-up
• accumulation
• addendum
• uptick
• continuation
• extension
• more
• complement
• collection
• spike
• upturn
• gathering
• appendix
• assemblage
• jump
• accession
• uptrend
• run-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduction
• decrease
• depletion
• loss
• diminution
• shrinkage
• lowering
• decline
• abatement
• fall
• lessening
• decrement
• diminishment
• deduction
• falloff
• subtraction
• step-down
• drop-off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of augmentation

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

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