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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Serving patients from Nashville, Clarksville, Hendersonville, and Mount Juliet, Ingram Cosmetic Surgery offers procedures including breast augmentation, mommy makeovers, tummy tucks, facelifts, and eyelid surgery.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Automation and augmentation intersect.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Meghan Trainor was also very excited about her postpartum breast plans and got a lift and augmentation in early 2025.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2026
The standard recovery time for the internal brace augmentation is shorter, typically six to nine months.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 4 May 2026
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Automation and augmentation intersect.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Meghan Trainor was also very excited about her postpartum breast plans and got a lift and augmentation in early 2025.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2026
The standard recovery time for the internal brace augmentation is shorter, typically six to nine months.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 4 May 2026
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/augmentation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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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