supplementation
noun/ˌsʌpləmənˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,731 most common English word
Meaning
the act of adding something extra to make up for a deficiency or to enhance something.
Example sentence
The doctor recommended daily vitamin D supplementation for patients who do not get enough sunlight.
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