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
Brynjolfsson’s partner on the research — has argued the distinction between automation and augmentation is the key variable.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles also had a lower blepharoplasty, along with a breast augmentation and earlobe surgery.
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Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
But augmentation is not replacement.
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Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
The most common organizational response is redesigning work processes and job roles (60% of respondents), followed by combining automation with human augmentation (47%).
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for augmentation
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles also had a lower blepharoplasty, along with a breast augmentation and earlobe surgery.
—
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
But augmentation is not replacement.
—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
The most common organizational response is redesigning work processes and job roles (60% of respondents), followed by combining automation with human augmentation (47%).
—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for augmentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for augmentation
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Hispanics or Latinos were the target of the biggest increase in racially or ethnically motivated hate crimes, according to the report.
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However, the report noted that much of this rise was due to an increase in the number of billionaires, not just three-comma club members getting richer.
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Local business owners welcomed the boost in business as Dodgers fans filled restaurants, hotels and entertainment districts throughout Sacramento and West Sacramento.
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But while the sportswear giant remains the category leader by revenue, and the company is enjoying a FIFA World Cup boost for its soccer jersey sales, the momentum has shifted decisively away from Beaverton, Oregon.
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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, said AI is a source of productivity and gains.
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Saturated fats can also cause weight gain, affect metabolic health and increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other health issues, according to the National Library of Medicine.
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Wade is the first free-agent addition to the Sixers since Mike Gansey replaced Daryl Morey as the team's new president of basketball operations.
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Its newest addition—part of hotelier Ian Schrager’s Edition chain—is a decidedly more subdued affair, and that’s by design.
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“Augmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/augmentation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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