Augmentation

Noun

Definition: The action or process of making or becoming greater in size or amount.

Synonyms: Enlargement, Increase, Expansion

Antonyms: Reduction, Decrease, Diminishment

Examples:

The augmentation of the company's workforce resulted in increased productivity.
The augmentation of the orchestra with additional musicians enhanced the quality of the performance.

Mnemonics:

Think of "augmentation" as "augmenting" or adding to something, making it bigger or greater.
The word "augmentation" contains the word "augment," which means to increase or enhance.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "augmentation" comes from the Latin word "augmentatio" which means an increase or enlargement. It is derived from the Latin verb "augmentare" meaning to increase.

Historical Usage:

The term "augmentation" has been used in English since the late 14th century to denote the act or process of augmentation.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Augmentation of reality"

Explanation:

Refers to enhancing or supplementing the real world with computer-generated elements or information, often used in relation to virtual reality or augmented reality technologies.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "augmentation" with "augustation" or "augurization"

Explanation:

"Augustation" and "augurization" are not standard English words and do not have the same meaning as "augmentation."