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supplement

/ˈsʌpləmənt/

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noun

Something added, especially to make up for a deficiency.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended a vitamin supplement to improve her daughter's calcium intake. "

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noun

An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors or brings up to date.

Examples :

"The textbook's supplement provides extra information about the history of the Roman Empire. "

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noun

An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject.

Examples :

"The Sunday newspaper had a special supplement about local schools. "

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noun

An angle that, when added to a given angle, makes 180°; a supplementary angle.

Examples :

"The supplementary angle to a 60-degree angle is 120 degrees. "

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noun

(nutrition) A vitamin, herbal extract or chemical compound ingested to meet dietary deficiencies or enhance muscular development.

Examples :

"My grandmother takes a calcium supplement to help her bones stay strong. "

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noun

An additional charge, especially for food in a restaurant.

Examples :

"There is a £2 supplement if you choose the steak."

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verb

To provide or make a supplement to something.

Examples :

"The school cafeteria will supplement their lunch menu with a new salad bar. "

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