augmented

British  

/ ɔːɡˈmɛntɪd /

adjective

1. music (of an interval) increased or expanded from the state of being perfect or major by the raising of the higher note or the dropping of the lower note by one semitone Compare diminished

   C to G is a perfect fifth, but C to G sharp is an augmented fifth

2. music

   1. denoting a chord based upon an augmented triad

      an augmented seventh chord

   2. denoting a triad consisting of the root plus a major third and an augmented fifth

   3. (postpositive) (esp in jazz) denoting a chord having as its root the note specified

      D augmented

3. having been increased, esp in number

   an augmented orchestra

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Example Sentences

Certain jurisdictions may give the surviving spouse a right of up to 50% of the value of the marital-property portion of the augmented estate, assuming you have been married for a certain number of years.

From MarketWatch

He also augmented his income by raising cows and selling milk, and working as an insurance agent.

From BBC

Among other research, the European Space Agency astronaut will test a system that uses artificial intelligence and augmented reality to allow astronauts to carry out their own medical ultrasounds.

From Barron's

In the meantime Wicks, who hopes to stage a show later this year that intermixes dance with tarot themes, has created an experience that uses modern augmented reality technology and yet feels ephemeral.

From Los Angeles Times

Another aspect of “Out of the Ashes” is augmented reality, which will also be shown at the Music Center event.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• expanded
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