Definition of augmentation Augmentation

/ɑˌgmɛntejˈʃʌn/ - [agmenteyshun] - aug•men•ta•tion

We found 16 definitions of augmentation from 5 different sources.

What does augmentation mean?

Noun Plural: augmentations
augmentation - the amount by which something increases
		increase the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary"
augmentation - the act of augmenting
		step-up, increase the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary"
augmentation - the statement of a theme in notes of greater duration (usually twice the length of the original)
		statement a document showing credits and debits

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augmentation (Noun)
The act or process of augmenting.
augmentation (Noun)
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.
augmentation (Noun)
A surgical procedure to enlarge a body part, as breast augmentation .
augmentation (Noun)
The stage of a disease during which symptoms increase or continue.
augmentation (Noun)
A compositional technique where the composer lengthens the melody by multiplying the length of each note by the same number.

augmentation (n.)
The act or process of augmenting, or making larger, by addition, expansion, or dilation; increase.
augmentation (n.)
The state of being augmented; enlargement.
augmentation (n.)
The thing added by way of enlargement.
augmentation (n.)
A additional charge to a coat of arms, given as a mark of honor.
augmentation (n.)
The stage of a disease in which the symptoms go on increasing.
augmentation (n.)
In counterpoint and fugue, a repetition of the subject in tones of twice the original length.