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adding

British  
/ ˈædɪŋ /

noun

  1. an act or instance of addition

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of, for, or relating to addition

  2. (in systemic grammar) denoting a bound clause that qualifies the meaning of an antecedent noun rather than of the sentence as a whole Compare contingency

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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“If you want to go to an office, it’s a game-changer for your career, and employers want to invest in those who are committed to learning and adding value,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“There’s nothing that sets what a provider can bill,” said Barry Alexander, a shareholder at the Polsinelli law firm, adding that those prices are often a starting point for negotiations with insurers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“He believes he is above the law,” said Panish, adding that that also applied to Grossman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"I'm relying on Joe to take a lot more responsibility for himself now," she said, adding that awareness is not always guaranteed across staff.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

As part of homeroom, we have to record the day’s bulletin, so I like to make it fun by adding sketches.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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