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augmentation

Pronunciation: [ɔːɡmɛnˈteɪʃən]

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Learn how to use augmentation in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “improvement”

(noun) augmentation means making something better or bigger. It's like adding something extra to improve what you already have.

Example

The doctor suggested an augmentation to help the patient recover faster.

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Without any augmentation, the project couldn't meet its goals.

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What type of augmentation do you think would benefit the team?

Context: “technology”

(noun) augmentation can also refer to adding technology to help us see or do things differently. For example, when you use glasses or a phone app to see information better.

Example

The app provided a great augmentation to our tour experience.

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Without the augmentation from the app, we missed many fun facts about the place.

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How does this technology help with the augmentation of our learning?

Context: “music”

(noun) in music, augmentation refers to making a note or time value longer than usual. It's a way of changing the rhythm or feel of a piece.

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The composer used augmentation to add a dramatic effect to the song.

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Without the use of augmentation, the music felt very flat.

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What happens to the melody when you apply augmentation to it?

How to pronounce augmentation

Pronunciation: [ɔːɡmɛnˈteɪʃən]

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