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Definition of: augmentation
(ôg′men·tā ′shən) noun
1. An augmenting or being augmented.
2. The result of augmenting; enlargement; increase; an addition.
2. Music The repetition of a theme in notes of twice the time value of those first used; opposite of diminution. See synonyms under ACCESSION, INCREASE.
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