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Addition

noun

The mathematical process of combining two or more numbers to find their total.

Example Sentences

"The addition of 3 and 5 equals 8."

"We used addition to count all the apples in two baskets."

Synonyms & Related Terms

sumpluscombining

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Study Tips

To remember addition, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about mathematics.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.