augmentation
Translation
increase, enhancement, supplement
Examples
The augmentation of the army was necessary.
The augmentation of the army was necessary.
She is considering breast augmentation.
She is considering breast augmentation.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the process of making (sth.) bigger The augmentation of the army was necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: increase, expansion, enhancement; Antonyms: reduction, decrease
Etymology
From the verb 'augment' plus the suffix '-ation', which denotes an action or process. 'Augment' comes from Latin 'augere' (to increase).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'to augment'. If you augment something, the result is an augmentation.