addition
/əˈdɪʃ.ən/
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Also seen as: additions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of adding anything.
Noun
Examples
The addition of five more items to the agenda will make the meeting unbearably long.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Anything that is added.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “addition” mean?
The act of adding anything.
Is “addition” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.