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augmentation

augmentation

13 6.1
An increase in size, amount, or level
  • noun
  • /ɔːɡˈmɛnteɪʃən/
translation icon : aumento
  • Overall satisfaction with nasolabial fold augmentation was reported by 18 of the 21 patients (85.7%).
  • breast augmentation
  • lip augmentation
  • cosmetic augmentation

Virtue does not admit of augmentation or growth.

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Examples

  • The doctor explained that augmentation of the vocal cords could improve her singing ability.

  • Review curriculum and school programs to find compatibilities and possible augmentations to offer in the makerspace.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Is there a particular part of your body that needs augmentation?

  • I think that there is a lot of potential for major augmentation of wages of income at the low end.

  • Reserve combat units will continue to provide augmentation, resilience and depth to regular units.

  • I mean, and I truly believe that we're going to see an augmentation of the performance of the quality of the work of the output of the workers.

  • The total amount necessary for unilateral augmentation is typically less than 1 ml.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Thirty-one subjects had breast augmentation and three subjects had breast reduction surgery.

    Academic text (2015)
  • For analysis purposes, the breast surgery group included subjects who underwent breast augmentation or breast reduction procedures.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Conclusions: Late hematomas presented from nine to 38 years after submuscular breast augmentation with a doubling of breast size.

    Academic text (2014)

Synonyms

addition
vsaugmentation
773 1.6

A person, thing, or extra part put into something to improve it

is about increasing size or degree, not only adding extra items
expansion
vsaugmentation
241 3.3

An increase in size, amount, or range

is the general term that also covers changes in degree, not just growth
upgrade
vsaugmentation
141 3.5

A newer, better version of a product, often software

applies to any increase in size, amount, or degree not just versions
enhancement
vsaugmentation
81 4.2

A change that makes something better, more useful, or more attractive

emphasizes general increase or amount as well as quality improvements
extension
vsaugmentation
44 3.8

Something added to make a building, road or object bigger

applies to all increases, including those not made by adding parts
enrichment
vsaugmentation
29 4.0

Making something more interesting, rewarding, or valuable

is broader, also covering increases in size, amount, or degree
step-up
vsaugmentation
20 3.6

An increase in amount, level, or strength

covers any increase including gradual changes, not only sudden rises
supplementation
vsaugmentation
  • Specialized
13 4.9

Adding vitamins or other nutrients to the diet to replace what is missing

covers any increase or enhancement, not only added extras for lack
enlargement
vsaugmentation
11 3.3

An increase in size or amount

includes increases in degree and broader kinds of increase beyond size
intensification
vsaugmentation
5 5.5

Making something stronger or more intense

focuses more widely on increases in size, amount, or general degree
heightening
vsaugmentation
1 4.6

An increase in how strong or serious something becomes

covers increases across size, amount, and degree, not only intensity

Antonyms

451 3.2

A decrease in size, amount, degree, or price

How Much

explosion
74 3.0
surge
132 4.2
to boost
265 2.5
augmentation
13 6.1
increase
524 1.0
gain
  • Specialized
559 2.3

Surface Forms

augmentation singular
augmentations plural

Morphology

augmentation = augment (transparent) = augment + ation

A regular noun formation from the verb 'augment' using the productive suffix '-ation', yielding the meaning 'the process or result of increasing'.

Etymology

Augmentation comes from the Latin root aug- meaning 'to increase'. So augmentation is simply an 'increase' or extra amount that makes something bigger.