augment

Meanings

• Verb

  To make or become greater in size, amount, degree, or importance.

  - "The company's profits have augmented significantly."
  - "His experience and knowledge have augmented his value in the industry."

• Verb

  To add to or increase the size, quantity, or importance of something.

  - "The new software feature augments the functionality of the program."
  - "Adding new members to the team augments its strength."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɑɡˈmɛnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with augment
mount , fright , pount , doubt

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Variants

List of all variants of augment that leads to same result
augment , augmented , augmenter , augmenters , augmenting , augmentor , augmentors , augments

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Forms

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The past tense and past participle of 'augment' is 'augmented'., The comparative form of 'augment' is 'augment more' or 'augmented'., The superlative form of 'augment' is 'augmented most' or 'augmenting most'.

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'augmentare', meaning 'to increase'.

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Trivia

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1. Augment is a term used in various fields, including mathematics, physics, and finance.

2. In mathematics, 'augmented matrix' refers to a matrix that has been modified to include constants, used in solving systems of linear equations.

3. In physics, 'augmented reality' is a technology that overlays digital information onto the real world, enhancing the user's experience.

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Related Concepts

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1. amplify: To make or become greater in size, amount, degree, or importance. Similar to 'augment', but often used to describe an increase in power or intensity.

2. enhance: To make or cause to be more attractive, impressive, or effective. Often used interchangeably with 'augment', but can also refer to improving the appearance or quality of something.

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Quotes

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1. … a former member of Brunet's team, Jean-Renaud Boisserie of Berkeley, is in the Middle Awash seeking to "augment" the animal fossil record—particularly that of hippopotamuses.

   - Rex Dalton,{it}Nature{/it},5 Jan. 2006

2. These reserve units will soon be "augmented" by full-time Maritime Safety and Security Teams. The first of these teams was formed on July 3; a dozen more are supposed to be created within the next three years.

   - David Helvarg,{it}Popular Science{/it},September 2002

3. The sale of its shares in such companies has helped "augment" its cash reserves from $1.7 billion to $2 billion. Call it a rainy-day fund—something that other dot-coms never had. But the move also suggests that even Yahoo has lost faith in the once boundless promise of Internet companies.

   - Brad Stone,{it}Newsweek{/it},19 Mar. 2001

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Culture

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In literature, 'augment' is often used to describe the growth or development of characters or plots. In music, it can refer to the addition of instruments or harmonies to enhance a composition.

How to Memorize "augment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon being filled with air, gradually growing larger and larger. This represents the idea of 'augment' - adding or increasing something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'augment' with the idea of growth or expansion. Think about how something can be made greater or more important.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'AUGMENT': 'Adding Uses Growth, Making Excellent New Things'.

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