Augmenta (en. Increased)
/oɡmɑ̃.ta/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Action of increasing or the result of it.
The increase in the population poses challenges for resources.
L'augmenta de la population entraîne des défis pour les ressources.
Quantitative increase in a specific context.
The increase in salaries was decided to compensate for inflation.
L'augmenta des salaires a été décidé pour compenser l'inflation.
Increase in profits within a company.
The increase in our profits this year has been remarkable.
L'augmenta de nos bénéfices cette année a été remarquable.
Etymology
From Latin 'augmentare', meaning 'to increase'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
capital increase
Increase in a company's financial resources.
augmentation de capital
to increase the workforce
To increase the number of people in an organization.
augmenter les effectifs
the increase in capacities
Improvement or expansion of available capacities.
l'augmenta des capacités
Related Words
augmentar
Verb that denotes the action of increasing.
augmentar
augmentation
Result or process of increase.
augmentation
augmentative
Which serves to increase or enlarge something.
augmentatif
Slang Meanings
Increases things, often used in the context of increased consumption.
When he received his bonus, he really increased his standard of living.
Quand il a reçu son bonus, il a vraiment augmenta son train de vie.
Expresses an exaggerated aspect of an increase.
This new smartphone has greatly increased its functionalities.
Ce nouveau smartphone a augmenta ses fonctionnalités de manière énorme.