augend (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːdʒɛnd/
Definition
The quantity to which another quantity is added in an addition operation.
Examples
In the equation 12 + 8, the augend is 12.
Students often confuse the augend with the addend in basic arithmetic.
The sum is calculated by combining the augend with the addend.
How to Use augend
- augend and addend (collocation)
- the two components of an addition problem — "To find the sum, identify both the augend and addend."
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