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additions

/əˈdɪʃənz/

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noun

The act of adding anything.

Examples :

"The addition of five more items to the agenda will make the meeting unbearably long."

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noun

Anything that is added.

Examples :

"The cake was delicious, but the additions of chocolate chips and frosting made it even better. "

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The arithmetic operation of adding.

Examples :

"The student practiced her additions using flashcards to improve her math skills. "

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A dot at the right side of a note as an indication that its sound is to be lengthened one half.

Examples :

"The musician added additions to several notes in the score, increasing their duration and changing the overall rhythm of the piece. "

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A title annexed to a person's name to identify him or her more precisely, as in "John Doe, Esq.", "Robert Dale, Mason", "Thomas Way, of New York".

Examples :

"The old church records listed parishioners with various additions after their names, such as "Carpenter" or "Widow," to differentiate between people with the same given name. "

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Something added to a coat of arms, as a mark of honour; opposed to abatement.

Examples :

"The knight's coat of arms, already impressive, gained further additions after his valiant defense of the city: a golden fleur-de-lis and a laurel wreath, marks of the King's gratitude. "