supplementation
Americannoun
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the act or process of supplementing.
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the state of being supplemented.
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something that supplements.
Etymology
Origin of supplementation
First recorded in 1850–55; supplement + -ation
Example Sentences
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Based on the available evidence, the authors conclude that the findings "do not support routine supplementation with calcium or vitamin D, or combined supplementation to prevent fractures and falls."
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
"We also plan to take some of our key bile acids of interest and see if supplementation of these compounds alone can help prevent or reduce disease," Allaband said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
"This study builds on the established role of dietary sources high in vitamin C to enhance iron absorption and improve the effectiveness of iron supplementation," he comments.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Most of the studies examined guava juice alongside iron supplementation.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
The figures suggest that the money served as a charitable supplementation of the citizens’ relief in direct aid of the children.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various
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