26984 words

addition

12 definitions • 17 examples
1
the process of adding numbers or amounts together:

Examples:

Twice a week the children are tested in basic mathematical skills such as addition (= calculating the total of different numbers put together) and subtraction.
2
as well (as):

Examples:

In addition to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.
3
something that has been added to something else:

Examples:

useful addition to He admits tofu is a useful addition to the range of meat alternatives available.
worthy addition to Her latest novel is a worthy addition to the spy thriller genre.
welcome addition Fresh summer vegetables are a welcome addition to many recipes.
latest addition I have many exotic plants in my collection, and this orchid is my latest addition.
The new model is the latest addition to the range.
4
someone new who has joined or been added to a group:

Examples:

new addition We have had several new additions to the family recently.
A new secretary would be a welcome addition.
5
the act of adding a substance or thing to something else:

Examples:

Most working environments are improved by the addition of (= by adding) a few plants and pictures.
6
a new part added to a house or other building:

Examples:

addition to We're building an addition to our house.
7
the process of calculating the total of a group of numbers:

Examples:

[ U ] We learn addition and subtraction in first and second grade.
8
the joining of something to something else to make it larger or more important, or the person or thing that joins something:

Examples:

[ C ] Harold is the newest addition to our staff.
9
something extra that is added to something:

Examples:

an addition to sth The company provides a compensation package which amounts to an addition to the employee's salary.
10
the act of adding something to something else:

Examples:

the addition of sth to sth The addition of women to the board was a deliberate diversity strategy.
11
a new part added to a building:

Examples:

an addition to/on sth The commissioners plan to build an addition on the front of the building.
12
used for saying that something else exists or is included:

Examples:

In addition to movies, the company also published magazines.

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