The act of helping or encouraging something to increase or improve. In technology, amplifying a signal or enhancing performance.
From boost, originally American slang from the 1810s meaning 'to push up from below'. Possibly derived from dialect 'boost' meaning 'to push', the word gained technical meanings in electronics and computing in the 20th century.
Boosting has become ubiquitous in our digital age - from boosting social media posts to boosting computer performance. The word perfectly captures the modern obsession with enhancement and amplification in all aspects of life.
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