noun
augmentation
Augmentation (noun) means the act or process of augmenting.
noun
1
The act or process of augmenting.
2
An addition or extra, something that is added to something else.
3
A particular mark of honour, granted by the sovereign in consideration of some noble action, or by favour; and either quartered with the family arms, or on an escutcheon or canton.
4
A surgical procedure to enlarge a body part, as breast augmentation.
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Etymology
From Middle English augmentation, augmentacion, augmentacioun, from Old French augmentacion, from Latin augmentātiō, verbal noun from augmentō (“increase”, verb).
Rhymes for augmentation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of augmentation?
"augmentation" (noun) means the act or process of augmenting.
What are the different meanings of augmentation?
"augmentation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act or process of augmenting; 2. An addition or extra, something that is added to something else; 3. A particular mark of honour, granted by the sovereign in consideration of some noble action, or by favour; and either quartered with the family arms, or on an escutcheon or canton.