ˌȯgmən.ˈtāshən, -ˌmen- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English augmentacioun, from Middle French augmentation, from Late Latin augmentation-, augmentatio, from augmentatus (past participle of augmentare ) + Latin -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the act, action, or process of augmenting
b. : the process of becoming augmented : growth , increase
2. : the state of being augmented
a general augmentation of wealth and leisure
3. : something that augments : addition
a fleet of new jets was a notable augmentation for the air force
4. : the device of modifying a musical subject or theme by repetition in tones of usually twice the original length (as in polyphonic music)
5. Scots law : increase of stipend obtained by a parish minister
6. : an additional charge to a coat of arms given as an honor