Add vs. Append

Add vs. Append — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Add and Append

Addverb

(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.

Appendverb

(transitive) To hang or attach to, as by a string, so that the thing is suspended

a seal appended to a recordAn inscription was appended to the column.

Addverb

To sum up; to put together mentally.

to add numbers

Appendverb

(transitive) To add, as an accessory to the principal thing; to annex

notes appended to a book chapter

Addverb

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

to add a column of numbers

Appendverb

(computing) To write more data to the end of a pre-existing file, string, or other non-constant data type.

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Addverb

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

Appendnoun

(computing) An instance of writing more data to the end of an existing file.

Addverb

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

Appendverb

add to the very end;

He appended a glossary to his novel where he used an invented language

Addverb

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

It adds to our anxiety.

Appendverb

fix to; attach;

append a charm to the necklace
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Addverb

To perform the arithmetical operation of addition.

He adds rapidly.

Appendverb

state or say further;

`It doesn't matter,' he supplied

Addnoun

(computer science) An act or instance of adding.

Addnoun

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

After engaging the boss for one minute, two adds will arrive from the back and must be dealt with.

Addnoun

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

Addverb

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

We added two students to that dorm roomShe added a personal note to her letterAdd insult to injuryAdd some extra plates to the dinner table

Addverb

state or say further;

`It doesn't matter,' he supplied

Addverb

bestow a quality on;

Her presence lends a certain cachet to the companyThe music added a lot to the playShe brings a special atmosphere to our meetingsThis adds a light note to the program

Addverb

make an addition by combining numbers;

Add 27 and 49, please!

Addverb

determine the sum of;

Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town

Addverb

constitute an addition;

This paper will add to her reputation