augmentation
gb/ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
bővítés, kiegészítés, bővítmény, augmentáció, megnagyobbítás
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
bővítés
B2
Usage pattern:
augmentation of [something]; [adjective] augmentation
The city approved the augmentation of its water supply before the summer drought.
A város jóváhagyta a vízellátás bővítését a nyári aszály előtt.
The software update allows augmentation of the basic service with advanced security features.
A szoftverfrissítés lehetővé teszi az alapszolgáltatás bővítését fejlett biztonsági funkciókkal.
Many companies are exploring AI augmentation to help employees work faster.
Learner examples
The school needs augmentation of its online learning tools.
Az iskolának szüksége van online tanulási eszközei bővítésére.
This plan is an augmentation of the old service.
Ez a terv a régi szolgáltatás kibővített változata.
Common mistake:
In everyday speech, increase, improvement, or addition is often more natural; augmentation sounds formal or technical.
Meaning
increase or improvement by adding
Collocations
augmentation of services
|augmentation of capacity
|augmentation of resources
|technological augmentation
|digital augmentation
|AI augmentation
|performance augmentation
|capacity augmentation
|resource augmentation
|service augmentation
Synonyms
enhancement (emphasizes making something better rather than simply larger)
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increase (more common and general; focuses on becoming greater in amount)
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expansion (emphasizes growth in size, scope, or range)
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addition (focuses on something being added, not necessarily improved)
Antonyms
reduction (making something smaller or less)
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decrease (a fall in amount, size, or degree)
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diminution (formal word for making or becoming smaller)
Themes
general
|business
|technology
Definition
the process of improving or increasing something by adding to it
the act or process of making something larger, stronger, better, or more effective by adding something to it
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
kiegészítés
B2
bővítmény
C1
Usage pattern:
an augmentation; augmentations to [something]
Players can buy augmentations that give their characters new abilities.
A játékosok olyan kiegészítéseket vásárolhatnak, amelyek új képességeket adnak a karaktereiknek.
The prototype includes a visual augmentation that projects directions onto the road.
A prototípus tartalmaz egy vizuális kiegészítést, amely irányokat vetít az útra.
Some users like the new augmentations, but others prefer the simpler original design.
Learner examples
This game has many character augmentations.
Ebben a játékban sokféle karakterkiegészítés van.
The app includes a useful visual augmentation.
Az alkalmazás tartalmaz egy hasznos vizuális kiegészítést.
Common mistake:
As a count noun, augmentation is often used in technical, gaming, or futuristic contexts; enhancement or add-on is more common in everyday English.
Meaning
added feature or enhancement
Collocations
visual augmentation
|software augmentation
|hardware augmentation
|optional augmentation
|cybernetic augmentation
|digital augmentation
|character augmentation
|body augmentation
|system augmentation
|performance augmentation
Synonyms
enhancement (common word for an added improvement)
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add-on (more informal; often a separate extra feature)
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upgrade (often means a newer or better version of something)
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modification (a change that may or may not improve something)
Antonyms
removal (taking away an added part or feature)
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downgrade (a change to a less powerful or less advanced version)
Themes
technology
|games
|design
Definition
something added to make a thing better or more powerful
a feature, part, or other addition that improves something or gives it extra ability
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
augmentáció
C2
Usage pattern:
[body part] augmentation; augmentation of [body part/tissue]
The dentist recommended bone augmentation before placing the implant.
A fogorvos csontpótlást javasolt az implantátum beültetése előtt.
The clinic offers facial augmentation using implants or injectable fillers.
A klinika implantátumokkal vagy injekciós töltőanyagokkal végzett arcfeltöltést kínál.
Some patients choose augmentation to restore volume lost with age.
Learner examples
She asked the doctor about lip augmentation.
Megkérdezte az orvost az ajaknagyobbításról.
Bone augmentation may be needed before an implant.
Implantátum előtt csontpótlásra lehet szükség.
Common mistake:
Do not use augmentation for every medical operation; it specifically suggests adding to, enlarging, or enhancing something.
Meaning
medical or cosmetic enlargement procedure
Collocations
breast augmentation
|lip augmentation
|chin augmentation
|facial augmentation
|bone augmentation
|tissue augmentation
|cosmetic augmentation
|augmentation surgery
|implant augmentation
|prosthetic augmentation
Synonyms
enlargement (focuses on making something bigger)
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enhancement (often used in cosmetic contexts and sounds less clinical)
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reconstruction (focuses on restoring form or function, not only increasing size)
Antonyms
reduction (a procedure that makes a body part smaller)
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removal (taking tissue or an implant away rather than adding to it)
Themes
medicine
|health
|cosmetic_surgery
Definition
a medical procedure to make a body part larger, stronger, or fuller
a medical or cosmetic procedure that enlarges, supports, or enhances a body part or tissue
Grammar
Dictionary form
augmentation
IPA
GB/ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
aug - ment - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: augmentation
- Plural: augmentation, augmentations
Expressions
augmentation of labor
1/ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən əv lˈeɪbɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
speeding up childbirth labor
medical help to make childbirth labor stronger or faster after it has begun
Examples
- The doctor recommended augmentation of labor because the contractions had become weak.
- Oxytocin is sometimes used for augmentation of labor in a hospital setting.
- Before augmentation of labor, the medical team explained the possible benefits and risks.
Learner examples
- The nurse explained augmentation of labor to the patient.
- Augmentation of labor can help contractions become stronger.
augmentation therapy
1/ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən θˈɛɹəpi/
fixed phrase
technical
treatment adding a missing substance
a treatment that gives the body more of a substance it does not have enough of
Examples
- Some patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency receive weekly augmentation therapy.
- The specialist explained that augmentation therapy cannot reverse existing lung damage.
- Researchers are studying whether augmentation therapy can slow the progression of the disease.
Learner examples
- He receives augmentation therapy every week.
- Augmentation therapy adds a substance the body needs.
breast augmentation
1/bɹˈɛst ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
surgery to enlarge breasts
an operation to make the breasts larger or change their shape
Examples
- She decided to have breast augmentation after discussing the risks with her surgeon.
- Breast augmentation can involve implants or the transfer of fat from another part of the body.
- The clinic provides consultations for breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures.
Learner examples
- She had breast augmentation last year.
- Breast augmentation is a type of cosmetic surgery.
data augmentation
1/dˈætə ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
creating extra training data
a way to make more training data by changing existing examples slightly
Examples
- The team used data augmentation to improve the model's accuracy on blurry images.
- Rotating, cropping, and flipping photos are common forms of data augmentation.
- Data augmentation helped the speech system handle different accents and background noise.
Learner examples
- Data augmentation made the image model better.
- We used data augmentation to create more examples.
human augmentation
1/hjˈumən ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
technology-enhanced human abilities
using technology to make human abilities stronger or better
Examples
- Wearable exoskeletons are one form of human augmentation used in some factories.
- The conference focused on the ethics of human augmentation and brain-computer interfaces.
- Some human augmentation tools help people lift heavy objects more safely.
Learner examples
- Human augmentation can help workers lift heavy things.
- New devices are changing the future of human augmentation.
staff augmentation
1/stˈæf ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
business
adding temporary external workers
hiring outside workers to help a team for a period of time
Examples
- The company used staff augmentation to bring in extra developers for the product launch.
- Our agency offers staff augmentation services for finance and IT teams.
- Staff augmentation can be useful when a project needs skills that the current team does not have.
Learner examples
- We used staff augmentation to hire two temporary engineers.
- Staff augmentation helped the team finish the project.