Augment

/ɔɡˈmɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A thing that is added to something else in order to increase it.

The new features are an important augment to the existing software.

verb

To make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

The charity aims to augment its funding by organizing more events.

To enhance or improve the quality or value of something.

She took a course to augment her skills in digital marketing.

To raise or increase, particularly in size or value.

The small company sought to augment its workforce to meet demand.

From Latin 'augere', meaning 'to increase'.

augment reality

To add digital elements to a real-world environment.

augmented by

Enhanced or supplemented by something.

to augment one’s skills

To improve or expand one’s abilities.

augmentation

The process of making something larger or greater.

augmented

Having been made greater in size or value.

To enhance or improve something, often in a casual or informal context.

He totally augmented his game with that new gear.

To boost someone’s skills or abilities, slangy reference.

That training camp really augmented her playing style.