adding
/ˈæ.dɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: addings
Meaning · English
An act of addition.
Noun
Examples
[…] she is confronted with the menacing reality of her incompetence. Which is not to say she can't do the addings and subtractings.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “adding” mean?
An act of addition.
Is “adding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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