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augmented

 

[ ɔːɡˈmɛntɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

reality simulation

Having been made greater in size or value.

Synonyms

boosted, enhanced, increased

Examples of usage

  • The virtual reality game featured augmented graphics and enhanced gameplay mechanics.
  • She used augmented reality glasses to overlay digital information onto the real world.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To make something greater by adding to it.

Synonyms

enlarge, expand, increase

Examples of usage

  • The company augmented its workforce by hiring more employees.
  • She augmented her income by taking on a part-time job.

Translations

Translations of the word "augmented" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aumentado

🇮🇳 वृद्ध

🇩🇪 erweitert

🇮🇩 diperbesar

🇺🇦 збільшений

🇵🇱 powiększony

🇯🇵 拡張された

🇫🇷 augmenté

🇪🇸 aumentado

🇹🇷 artırılmış

🇰🇷 증강된

🇸🇦 مُزاد

🇨🇿 zvětšený

🇸🇰 zväčšený

🇨🇳 增加的

🇸🇮 povečan

🇮🇸 aukinn

🇰🇿 ұлғайтылған

🇬🇪 გაფართოებული

🇦🇿 artırılmış

🇲🇽 aumentado

Etymology

The word 'augmented' has its origins in the Latin word 'augmentare', which means 'to increase' or 'to make greater'. The term was first used in English in the 15th century. Over time, 'augmented' has come to be commonly used in various fields such as technology, gaming, and reality simulations to describe the act of making something greater or enhancing it.

See also: augment, augmentation, augmenter.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,656 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.