augmentation
noun
aug·men·ta·tion
ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
a
: the act or process of augmenting something
b
: the state of being augmented
Examples of augmentation in a Sentence
augmentations to the benefits package over the years have resulted in a total of 12 paid holidays for employees
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Sheen, who has undergone other cosmetic enhancements such as a rhinoplasty, in addition to filler for her nose and lips, has been very candid about the decisions she's made regarding her augmentation.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 July 2025
Independent professionals, by necessity, have developed healthier models of augmentation, using AI to amplify their value without eroding their human connections.
—Kelly Monahan, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Kardashian’s youngest sister, Kylie Jenner, also recently got candid on social media about her plastic surgery, revealing to a TikTok user the details of her breast augmentation.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
The Google executive emphasized AI’s role as an augmentation tool rather than a replacement for human creativity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 July 2025
Independent professionals, by necessity, have developed healthier models of augmentation, using AI to amplify their value without eroding their human connections.
—Kelly Monahan, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Kardashian’s youngest sister, Kylie Jenner, also recently got candid on social media about her plastic surgery, revealing to a TikTok user the details of her breast augmentation.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
The Google executive emphasized AI’s role as an augmentation tool rather than a replacement for human creativity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/augmentation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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augmentation
noun
aug·men·ta·tion
ˌȯg-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen-
1
: the act, action, or process of augmenting
2
: something that augments
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