augmentation
noun/ˌɔɡmɛnˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #12,356 most common English word
Meaning
the action or process of making something greater in size, amount, or degree.
Example sentence
The coach recommended strength training as augmentation for the team's overall performance.
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