Augmenter: meaning, definitions and examples
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augmenter
[ ɔːɡˈmɛnt ]
increase
To make something greater by adding to it; increase.
Synonyms
boost, enlarge, expand, increase.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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augmenter |
Mainly used in formal or technical contexts to describe the act of making something larger or more substantial, often in terms of data or resources.
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increase |
A general term used across all contexts to describe the act of making something more in quantity, size, or degree.
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enlarge |
Typically used when talking about physically making something bigger in size or scale, but can also apply to abstract concepts in a more formal context.
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expand |
Widely used to describe the process of making something wider in scope, scale, or area, suitable in both formal and informal contexts.
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boost |
Frequently used in everyday language to mean increasing something significantly in a positive way, often associated with morale, productivity, or energy.
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Examples of usage
- The company decided to augment its workforce by hiring more employees.
- She augmented her income by taking on a part-time job.
- We need to augment our resources in order to complete the project on time.
Translations
Translations of the word "augmenter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aumentar
🇮🇳 बढ़ाना
🇩🇪 vergrößern
🇮🇩 menambah
🇺🇦 збільшувати
🇵🇱 zwiększać
🇯🇵 増加する (ぞうかする)
🇫🇷 augmenter
🇪🇸 aumentar
🇹🇷 artırmak
🇰🇷 증가하다 (증가하다)
🇸🇦 زيادة
🇨🇿 zvětšit
🇸🇰 zväčšiť
🇨🇳 增加 (zēngjiā)
🇸🇮 povečati
🇮🇸 auka
🇰🇿 ұлғайту
🇬🇪 გაზრდა
🇦🇿 artırmaq
🇲🇽 aumentar
Etymology
The word 'augment' originated from the Latin word 'augmentare', which means 'to increase' or 'to enlarge'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century, originally in the sense of 'to increase' or 'to make larger'. Over time, 'augment' has become a common verb used to describe the action of making something greater or adding to it.
See also: augment, augmentation, augmented.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,557, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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