Synonyms

enhancement

American

[en-hans-muhnt, -hahns-] / ɛnˈhæns mənt, -ˈhɑns- /

noun

the state or quality of being elevated, heightened, or increased, as in quality, degree, intensity, or value.

The latest update brings many performance enhancements, finishing touches, and bug fixes.
Combining solar power systems with energy storage promises significant cost savings and value enhancements for both technologies.

Other Word Forms

self-enhancement noun

Etymology

Origin of enhancement

enhance ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

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It refers to ginning up the gene pool through tools like gene editing and A.I. enhancement, the argument being that manipulating genes can make us better, faster, smarter.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

She is also facing a sentence enhancement, according to police.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Experts warned that the line between enhancement and content generation, accidentally or intentionally, was a thin one.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Scientists refer to this effect as the momentum enhancement factor.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Repeated exposure of an animal to the same odorant, in small doses, leads to great enhancement of acuity, suggesting the possibility that new receptor sites are added to the cells.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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