Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

addn

abbreviation
/ˈædən/
Definition
A shorthand term often used in computing and mathematics to indicate an addition operation or the process of adding.
Examples
  • In programming, you might use the term ‘addn’ to represent the addition of two variables.
  • The equation 2 addn 3 equals 5.
  • When using the calculator, simply select the ‘addn’ function to sum your numbers.
Meaning
The act of combining two or more quantities to obtain a total or sum.
Synonyms
  • addition
  • sum
  • combine