26984 words

appendix

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
a small tube-shaped part that is joined to the intestines on the right side of the body and has no use in humans:

Examples:

She had her appendix out (= medically removed) last summer.
2
a separate part at the end of a book or magazine that gives extra information:

Examples:

There's an appendix at the end of the book with a list of dates.
3
a separate part at the end of a book or report that gives additional information:

Examples:

The appendix lists all the Olympic champions.
4
a small, curved part attached to the intestines (= tube in the body in which food is digested) which has no known use
5
a separate part at the end of a report, legal document, book, etc. which gives extra information:

Examples:

an appendix to sth Financial projections are included in an appendix to the business plan.
For a list of committee members' names and contact details, see appendix B.

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