Augmenting Meaning in English
word · lemma: augment
ˈɔɡˌmɛntɪŋ
AWG-MEN-ting
ɔːɡmˈɛntɪŋ
awg-MEN-ting
Definition
Making something bigger, greater, or more effective by adding to it.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or technical contexts, like 'augmenting data,' 'augmenting reality.' Usually not used for physical size in informal speech (say 'make bigger' instead). Common in business, science, and technology.
Spanish: aumentarPortuguese (BR): aumentarPortuguese (PT): aumentarChinese (Simplified): 增加Chinese (Traditional): 增加Hindi: बढ़ानाArabic: زيادةBengali: বৃদ্ধি করা - বাড়ানোRussian: увеличение - расширениеJapanese: 増強する - 拡張するVietnamese: tăng cường - bổ sungKorean: 증가시키는 것 - 확장하는 것Turkish: artırmak - çoğaltmakUrdu: اضافہ کرنا - بڑھاناIndonesian: menambah - memperbesar
Example Sentences
We are augmenting our team with new members.
basic
The company is augmenting its resources.
basic
She focused on augmenting her knowledge through online courses.
basic
They’re thinking about augmenting the app’s features to attract more users.
natural
By augmenting their income with a side job, they managed to save for a vacation.
natural
The doctors are augmenting the treatment with a new medication.
natural