Augmentation

Meaning

The act of increasing or enhancing a system, process, or human ability rather than replacing it completely

Origin / Etymology

Latin augmentare, meaning to increase

Synonyms

Enhancement Expansion Strengthening

Antonyms

Reduction Curtailment

Example Sentence

"In many sectors, AI will be used for augmentation of human work rather than total automation."

🎯 UPSC Usage

A strong word for technology, governance, defence, and education answers when tools improve existing capacity rather than substitute for people.

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