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- DictionaryAug·men·ta·tion/ˌôɡˌmenˈtāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the action or process of making or becoming greater in size or amount: "the augmentation of the curriculum with new subjects"
the act or process of augmenting something; the state of being augmented; something that augments : addition… See the full definition
Augmentation is the act or process of augmenting something—adding to it in a way that makes it bigger or better. This can involve literally or figuratively increasing it in size, number, shape, value, or quality or in some other way.
Augmentation is the noun for any process or amount that makes something bigger or greater. It often refers to a budget, curriculum, or some kinds of plastic surgery. The augmentation of the defense budget would increase the budget. The amount of the increase could also be called an augmentation.
the process of increasing the size, value, or quality of something by adding to it: I think of making computers smarter as intelligence augmentation. Cosmetic procedures include nose reshaping, breast augmentation, and face-lift surgery. See. augment.
Augment definition: to make larger; enlarge in size, number, strength, or extent; increase. See examples of AUGMENT used in a sentence.
augmentation. ( ˌɔːɡmɛnˈteɪʃən) n. 1. the act of augmenting or the state of being augmented. 2. the amount by which something is increased. 3. (Classical Music) music the presentation of a subject of a fugue, in which the note values are uniformly increased. Compare diminution 2.
augmentation. noun. /ˌɔːɡmenˈteɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] (formal) the act or process of increasing the amount, value, size, etc. of something. the augmentation of the money supply. breast augmentation surgery. With such a host of new features and augmentations, the new version of the game is a must-buy. Topics Change, cause and effect c2.
noun. 1. an augmenting or being augmented. 2. a thing that augments; addition; increase. 3. Music. variation of a theme by lengthening, usually doubling, the time value of the notes. see also diminution.
Augmentation Definition. An augmenting or being augmented. The condition of being augmented. A thing that augments; addition; increase. Something that augments. Variation of a theme by lengthening, usually doubling, the time value of the notes.
to increase the size or value of something by adding something to it: He would have to find work to augment his income. The region needs to augment its water supply. Fewer examples. He continued augmenting his art collection with enthusiasm. It was proposed to augment the original committee by a further six elected members.
