Question

1. read the information about the origin of the word augment

from latin augmentum, meaning \to increase or enlarge\
based on this information, what is the meaning of augmenting in paragraph 10?
reducing capabilities
enhancing and expanding abilities
maintaining current abilities
replacing natural functions

Explanation:

The word "augment" comes from Latin "augmentum" which means "to increase or enlarge". So "augmenting" would mean enhancing and expanding (as it's related to the idea of increase and enlargement).

Answer:

Enhancing and expanding abilities