AUGMENTATION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

augmentation

noun

ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən

Definition of augmentation

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 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 Establishment Labs is likely to get a big boost as the proliferation of GLP-1s seems to have fueled demand for breast augmentation procedures, according to TD Securities. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 In 2009, Montag famously underwent 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day, including breast augmentation, a nose job revision and chin reduction. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for augmentation

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Maine, North Carolina and Ohio also have seen increases of more than 30% in early in-person and mail voting compared with the same point in 2022.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Washington State reported a much lower $86 million for 2026; however, that’s an increase of $11 million from 2025, as the athletic department has returned to a budget equal to the final year of the old Pac-12 in fiscal 2024.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

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This year, thanks to the surge in oil prices caused by the war in Iran, Diamondback’s second-quarter profits per share more than doubled from last year; Wall Street expects another boost when third-quarter earnings are released in a few weeks.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The biggest gains are in the Nasdaq , which is getting a boost from SpaceX's 8% post-earnings pop and gains in chip stocks.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of boost

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Chinese automakers’ gains in Britain show how quickly consumers will consider a new competitor when the product delivers.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Existing bank account takeover A criminal gains access to your existing checking account, savings account, retirement account or payment app.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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