Augmentation

Pronunciation: /ɑːɡmɛnˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of augmentation

noun a thing that is added or enlarged

Example Sentences

A1 The augmentation of the team with new members improved productivity.

A2 The augmentation of the recipe with extra spices made it more flavorful.

B1 The augmentation of the company's marketing budget led to increased sales.

B2 The augmentation of the software with new features enhanced its functionality.

C1 The augmentation of the research data with additional sources strengthened the conclusions.

C2 The augmentation of the orchestra with guest musicians elevated the performance to a new level.

Examples of augmentation in a Sentence

formal The company is considering an augmentation of their workforce to meet the increased demand.

informal They're thinking about hiring more people to help out with the extra work.

slang The boss wants to beef up the team to handle the new project.

figurative Her skills in negotiation are like an augmentation to her already impressive resume.

Grammatical Forms of augmentation

• past tense: augmented
• plural: augmentations
• comparative: more augmented
• superlative: most augmented
• present tense: augments
• future tense: will augment
• perfect tense: has augmented
• continuous tense: is augmenting
• singular: augmentation
• positive degree: augmentation
• infinitive: to augment
• gerund: augmenting
• participle: augmented

Origin and Evolution of augmentation

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'augmentation' originated from Latin 'augmentatio', derived from the verb 'augmentare' meaning 'to increase' or 'to enlarge'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'augmentation' referred to the act of increasing or enlarging something. Over time, its usage has expanded to include various contexts such as music, surgery, and technology, where it signifies enhancement or addition to existing elements.