Augmentation and Reduction
Opposite meaning words
Augmentation
Augmentation noun - Something added (as by growth).
Usage example: augmentations to the benefits package over the years have resulted in a total of 12 paid holidays for employees
Reduction
Reduction noun - Something that is or may be subtracted.
Usage example: there was a sizable reduction in her weekly pay when she decided to buy health insurance
Augmentation is an antonym for reduction.
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