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addend

American

[ad-end, uh-dend] / ˈæd ɛnd, əˈdɛnd /

noun

Mathematics.

any of a group of numbers or terms added together to form a sum.
(formerly) a number that is added to another in forming a sum.

addend British

/ ˈædɛnd, əˈdɛnd /

noun

any of a set of numbers that is to be added Compare sum 1

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addend Scientific

/ ăd′ĕnd′ /

A number that is added to another number.

Etymology

Origin of addend

First recorded in 1905–10; shortening of addendum

Example Sentences

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In arithmetic operations it holds the addend, subtrahend, multiplicand, or divisor.

From Preliminary Specifications: Programmed Data Processor Model Three (PDP-3) October, 1960 by Digital Equipment Corporation

"I will addend to it, Leftenant," replied Meyer with perfect calmness and with his mechanical salute.

From Overland by De Forest, J. W. (John William)

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