Augmentation

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːɡmɛnˈteɪʃən/

Augmentation (noun)

  1. The process of making something larger or more important.
  2. The act of improving the quality or value of something.
  3. In music, the lengthening of a note or interval.

Examples

  • The company focused on the augmentation of its workforce.
  • Augmentation of the budget allowed for more projects.

Common collocations: augmentation of size, budget augmentation, augmentation process, quality augmentation, augmentation techniques

Synonyms of Augmentation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Augmentation

  • — opposite of increase in size or amount
  • — opposite of enhancement or enlargement