augmentation
gb/ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
C1
Inglés
bővítés, kiegészítés, bővítmény, augmentáció, megnagyobbítás
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
bővítés
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
In everyday speech, increase, improvement, or addition is often more natural; augmentation sounds formal or technical.
Significado
increase or improvement by adding
Colocaciones
augmentation of services
|augmentation of capacity
|augmentation of resources
|technological augmentation
|digital augmentation
|AI augmentation
|performance augmentation
|capacity augmentation
|resource augmentation
|service augmentation
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
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)
Temas
general
|business
|technology
Definición
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
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
kiegészítés
B2
bővítmény
C1
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
As a count noun, augmentation is often used in technical, gaming, or futuristic contexts; enhancement or add-on is more common in everyday English.
Significado
added feature or enhancement
Colocaciones
visual augmentation
|software augmentation
|hardware augmentation
|optional augmentation
|cybernetic augmentation
|digital augmentation
|character augmentation
|body augmentation
|system augmentation
|performance augmentation
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
removal (taking away an added part or feature)
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downgrade (a change to a less powerful or less advanced version)
Temas
technology
|games
|design
Definición
something added to make a thing better or more powerful
a feature, part, or other addition that improves something or gives it extra ability
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
augmentáció
C2
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Do not use augmentation for every medical operation; it specifically suggests adding to, enlarging, or enhancing something.
Significado
medical or cosmetic enlargement procedure
Colocaciones
breast augmentation
|lip augmentation
|chin augmentation
|facial augmentation
|bone augmentation
|tissue augmentation
|cosmetic augmentation
|augmentation surgery
|implant augmentation
|prosthetic augmentation
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
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)
Temas
medicine
|health
|cosmetic_surgery
Definición
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
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
augmentation
AFI
GB/ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɔɡmɛntˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
aug - ment - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: augmentation
- Plural: augmentation, augmentations
Expresiones
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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We used staff augmentation to hire two temporary engineers.
- Staff augmentation helped the team finish the project.