Addition (Noun)
Meaning 1
A suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area.
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
The arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers; "the summation of four and three gives seven"; "four plus three equals seven".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The act of adding one thing to another; "the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect"; "the addition of a leap day every four years".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
A quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year"; "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks".
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Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
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Meaning 5
Something added to what you already have; "the librarian shelved the new accessions"; "he was a new addition to the staff".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The new employee was a welcome addition to the marketing team.
- The architect's plans included a beautiful addition to the back of the house.
- The latest smartphone model is a significant addition to the company's product line.
- The museum's new wing is a stunning addition to the existing building.
- The talented young musician was a valuable addition to the orchestra.
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Meaning 6
A component that is added to something to improve it; "the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement"; "the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.