Adding: meaning, definitions and examples

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adding

 

[ ˈædɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics

To combine two or more numbers to find their total sum.

Synonyms

calculating, summing

Examples of usage

  • Adding 3 and 4 equals 7.
  • She is good at adding numbers quickly.
  • We will be adding fractions in the next lesson.
Context #2 | Noun

online platforms

The action of including someone as a friend or connection on a social networking platform.

Synonyms

connecting, friending

Examples of usage

  • I sent her an adding request on the social media platform.
  • He accepted my adding on the professional networking site.

Translations

Translations of the word "adding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adicionar

🇮🇳 जोड़ना

🇩🇪 hinzufügen

🇮🇩 menambahkan

🇺🇦 додавання

🇵🇱 dodawanie

🇯🇵 追加する

🇫🇷 ajouter

🇪🇸 añadir

🇹🇷 ekleme

🇰🇷 추가

🇸🇦 إضافة

🇨🇿 přidávání

🇸🇰 pridávanie

🇨🇳 添加

🇸🇮 dodajanje

🇮🇸 bæta við

🇰🇿 қосу

🇬🇪 დამატება

🇦🇿 əlavə etmək

🇲🇽 añadir

Word origin

The word 'adding' originated from the Old English word 'addian', meaning 'to give'. Over time, the meaning shifted to the mathematical operation of combining numbers. In the context of online platforms, 'adding' refers to the act of including someone as a friend or connection. The term has become widely used in both mathematical and digital social contexts.

See also: add, addable, added, adder, addict, addition, additional, additions, additive, addon.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,420, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.