be augmented
[/biː ɔːɡˈmentɪd/]
verb phrase
ser aumentado/aumentada; ser ampliado/ampliada
1. to be made greater in size, extent, quantity, or quality; to be enhanced or enlarged
The company's revenue was augmented by the new product line.
A receita da empresa foi aumentada pela nova linha de produtos.
2. to be improved or strengthened by adding something
The military forces were augmented with additional troops.
As forças militares foram ampliadas com tropas adicionais.
3. to be reinforced or supplemented
His income was augmented by freelance work.
Sua renda foi complementada por trabalho freelancer.
The phrase 'be augmented' is commonly used in business, military, and technological contexts in both English-speaking and Brazilian Portuguese-speaking regions. In technology, 'augmented reality' (realidade aumentada) is a well-established term in both cultures. The passive construction 'be augmented' is formal and professional, typically found in academic, business, or technical writing rather than casual conversation.
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