Meaning of the word augment in English

What does augment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

augment

US /ɑːɡˈment/
UK /ɔːɡˈment/
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Verb

to make something greater by adding to it; increase

Example:
The goal is to augment the existing data with new information.
He needed to augment his income with a second job.