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

Phantom is also exploring general augmentation and human-machine interactions in defense settings. — Greg Uyeno, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2026

Work that once required a team of specialists can now be handled by a fraction of that team, with the right augmentation. — Vikas Verma, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

The company says this could improve system visibility while reducing downtime, warranty exposure, and costs associated with maintenance and battery augmentation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

The Imaginarium’s Phil Robertson describes the effect as something closer to augmentation than escapism. — Ben Croll, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026