Add vs. Addition — What's the Difference?

Join (something) to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount

Addition (usually signified by the plus symbol +) is one of the four basic operations of arithmetic, the other three being subtraction, multiplication and division. The addition of two whole numbers results in the total amount or sum of those values combined.

Put in (an additional element, ingredient, etc.)

The action or process of adding something to something else

Put together (two or more numbers or amounts) to calculate their total value

The process of calculating the total of two or more numbers or amounts

Say as a further remark

The operation that, for positive integers, consists of increasing by a definite number of increments of 1. The operation is extended to other numbers according to the additive properties of positive integers and other algebraic properties.

To join or combine (numbers) through addition

Any of certain analogous operations involving mathematical objects other than numbers.

To join or unite so as to increase in size, quantity, quality, or scope

The process of adding or joining something to something else, typically to make it larger

To say or write further.

Something added

To find a sum in arithmetic.

(uncountable) The act of adding anything.

To constitute an addition

Anything that is added.

To create or make an addition

(uncountable) The arithmetic operation of adding.

(transitive) To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

(music) A dot at the right side of a note as an indication that its sound is to be lengthened one half.

To sum up; to put together mentally; to add up.

A title annexed to a person's name to identify him or her more precisely.

(transitive) To combine elements of (something) into one quantity.

(heraldry) Something added to a coat of arms, as a mark of honour.

(transitive) To give by way of increased possession (to someone); to bestow (on).

The act of adding two or more things together; - opposed to subtraction or diminution.

(transitive) To append (e.g. a statement); to say further information; to add on.

Anything added; increase; augmentation; as, a piazza is an addition to a building.

(intransitive) To make an addition; to augment; to increase; to add on.

That part of arithmetic which treats of adding numbers.

To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.

A dot at the right side of a note as an indication that its sound is to be lengthened one half.

To summon minions or reinforcements.

A title annexed to a man's name, to identify him more precisely; as, John Doe, Esq.; Richard Roe, Gent.; Robert Dale, Mason; Thomas Way, of New York; a mark of distinction; a title.

(radio) The addition of a song to a station's playlist.

Something added to a coat of arms, as a mark of honor; - opposed to abatement.

(computer science) An act or instance of adding.

A component that is added to something to improve it;

(video games) An additional enemy that joins a fight after the primary target.

The act of adding one thing to another;

To give by way of increased possession (to any one); to bestow (on).

A quantity that is added;

To join or unite, as one thing to another, or as several particulars, so as to increase the number, augment the quantity, enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate. Hence: To sum up; to put together mentally; as, to add numbers; to add up a column.

Something added to what you already have;

To append, as a statement; to say further.

A suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area

To make an addition. To add to, to augment; to increase; as, it adds to our anxiety.

The arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers;

To perform the arithmetical operation of addition; as, he adds rapidly.

A condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

Make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, zise or scope of;

State or say further;

Bestow a quality on;

Make an addition by combining numbers;

Determine the sum of;

Constitute an addition;