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Definition addition in British English

addition noun

noun
/əˈdɪʃ(ə)n/
1

something that you add to something else

Example

The latest addition to her business empire is a chain of clothes shops.

Example

This program is a useful addition to their range of business-related software.

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1.1

the action of adding something to something else

Example

The addition of a few drops of lavender oil to your bath water aids relaxation.

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2

the process of adding two or more numbers or amounts together to make a total

Example

Lesley is teaching the children addition and subtraction.

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3

an extension that is added to a building

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Definition addition in British English