augmentation
Pronunciation: [ɔːɡmɛnˈteɪʃən]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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