augmentation

Noun	1.	augmentation - the amount by which something increases increase - a change resulting in an increase; "the increase is scheduled for next month"
	2.	augmentation - the statement of a theme in notes of greater duration (usually twice the length of the original) statement - (music) the presentation of a musical theme; "the initial statement of the sonata" diminution - the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
	3.	augmentation - the act of augmenting step-up, increase - the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary"

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