noun Download 🔗Share The act or process of augmenting. Examples : "The museum is planning a significant augmentation of its dinosaur exhibit with new fossils and interactive displays. " process action technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The king granted the brave knight an augmentation to his coat of arms: a golden lion displayed prominently to commemorate his victory in battle. " family heraldry royal achievement history tradition culture mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A surgical procedure to enlarge a body part, as breast augmentation. Examples : "After considering her options, she decided to undergo breast augmentation. " medicine body anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The stage of a disease during which symptoms increase or continue. Examples : "During the augmentation of her cold, Maria developed a persistent cough and a high fever. " disease condition medicine stage Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A compositional technique where the composer lengthens the melody by lengthening its note values. Examples : "The composer used augmentation in the second movement, stretching out the melody so each note lasted twice as long, creating a more dramatic and powerful effect. " music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An increase of stipend obtained by a parish minister by an action raised in the Court of Teinds against the titular and heritors. Examples : "After a successful legal action in the Court of Teinds, the parish minister received an augmentation to his stipend, improving his financial situation. " finance law government economy property Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading