Augment

/ɔːɡˈment/ verb

Definition

To augment something is to make it larger, stronger, or more effective by adding to it.

Etymology

It comes from Latin *augmentare* 'to increase', from *augere* 'to grow, to increase'. The basic idea is simple growth through addition.

Kelly Says

In 'augmented reality', digital information is layered on top of the real world to add power or context. Thinking of your own skills as 'augmentable'—upgradable with tools, knowledge, and tech—can be a freeing way to see learning.

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