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  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of augment.

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  • More specifically, we consider the hypothesis that phage psbA expression augments the photosynthetic apparatus of the host during infection, following the decay of host psbA transcripts, and we do not consider possible alternative or additional advantages of phage psbA.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles 2008

  • Here is a selection of toilet "augments" for home potty training.

    Toilet Seat Topper Roundup | Thingamababy 2005

  • The active protein in PROLASTIN-C increases or "augments" protein levels in AAT-deficient patients.

    THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010

  • Sensemann augments the artists' intent and adds to our understanding of their work.

    Paul Klein: Strong Exhibits for a February Spring Paul Klein 2011

  • Sensemann augments the artists' intent and adds to our understanding of their work.

    Paul Klein: Strong Exhibits for a February Spring Paul Klein 2011

  • Since its earliest days, Brin and Page have been consistent in framing Google as an artificial intelligence company—one that gathers massive amounts of data and processes that information with learning algorithms to create a machinelike intelligence that augments the collective brain of humanity.

    In the Plex Steven Levy 2011

  • The AHDI augments other indices like the OECD's by determining where people within the country are today and setting a benchmark for progress in the future.

    Kristen Lewis: Measuring a Better Life Kristen Lewis 2011

  • Sensemann augments the artists' intent and adds to our understanding of their work.

    Paul Klein: Strong Exhibits for a February Spring Paul Klein 2011

  • "This acquisition augments our already strong hepatitis portfolio," said Jean-Jacques Garaud , global head of Roche's pharma and early development research.

    Roche Buys U.S.-Based Anadys in Bid to Boost Hepatitis Franchise Goran Mijuk 2011

  • The revision augments a series of changes Cisco has announced since May in response to three quarters of disappointing profit for the Silicon Valley giant.

    Cisco Sets Annual Growth Target Don Clark 2011

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