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addition
The mathematical procedure in which numbers are added together to determine their sum. It is one of the four basic arithmetic operations.
In der ersten Klasse lernen die Kinder die Addition und Subtraktion von Zahlen bis 20.
In first grade, children learn addition and subtraction of numbers up to 20.
addition
The act of adding something to an already existing thing or amount.
Die Addition von frischen Kräutern hat den Geschmack der Suppe deutlich verbessert.
The addition of fresh herbs significantly improved the flavor of the soup.
'Addition' belongs to the word family of the verb 'addieren' (to add). If you know the verb, you can easily work out the meaning of the noun.
Kannst du diese beiden Zahlen bitte für mich addieren?
Can you add these two numbers for me, please?
In a mathematical context, 'Addition' is often mentioned together with the other basic arithmetic operations, especially 'Subtraktion' (subtraction). A fixed phrase is 'Addition und Subtraktion' (addition and subtraction).
Die Grundrechenarten sind Addition, Subtraktion, Multiplikation und Division.
The basic arithmetic operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
In the general meaning of 'Hinzufügen' (adding), 'Addition' is mainly used in written language or in specialized contexts, such as chemistry or cooking. It sounds more formal than the simple word 'das Hinzufügen' (the adding).
Die Addition von Salz sollte erst am Ende des Kochvorgangs erfolgen.
The addition of salt should only take place at the end of the cooking process.
sum
In a calculation, the Summe is the result obtained after adding. Addition, by contrast, refers to the mathematical method or the process of adding numbers together. So use „Summe“ when asking about the result, and „Addition“ when describing the calculation process.
Bei der Addition von sieben und fünf erhält man zwölf.
When adding seven and five, you get twelve.
Die Summe aus sieben und fünf ist zwölf.
The sum of seven and five is twelve.
