augmentation

noun

ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce augmentation (audio)
Definition of augmentationnext
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

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Recent Examples of augmentation Around two months after her breast augmentation, Sandra said her right side became painful, and the skin was turning yellow-brown and purple like a bruise. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 In a song, a chorus returns largely unchanged, accumulating emotional force through augmentation. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 Well, with decades of audio augmentation experience, Creative kind of knocked it out of the park with this little soundbar's SuperWide mode. — Joe Salas july 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026 Human augmentation matters more than replacing humans, and in the age of electronic warfare, logistics is becoming as strategically important as firepower. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for augmentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
  1. increase
  2. boost
  3. gain
  4. addition
Noun
  • But, a number of studies have found similar connections between an increase in green spaces — especially trees that don't block residents' views — and a reduction in violence.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Economists’ estimated monthly employment gains of 95,000 jobs would mark an increase from June’s lower-than-expected 57,000 jobs added.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of increase
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  • Both Kiggans and Luria come from military backgrounds, which could be a boost, given that the seat has a large veteran population due to nearby Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base.
    — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Launching from an aircraft can also extend the missile’s effective reach, since the bomber provides an initial boost in both altitude and speed before release.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • There were job gains in other categories, including health care, but the bureau said that the 22,000 positions added were at a slower pace than in previous months.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Last month, Jim Reid, Deutsche Bank Research Institute’s global head of macro and thematic research, warned AI productivity gains were still years away.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of gain
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  • Williams looks as dominant as ever in camp, albeit against defensive ends such as rookie Romello Height and Wednesday addition Ogba Okoronko.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • This addition comes a day after Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley revealed undrafted rookie defensive tackle Rene Konga will miss the season with an undisclosed injury.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of addition

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