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Supplement — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • supplement noun Something added to make up for what's missing.

Senses

Supplement is used for these senses in English:

  • supplement Something added; especially, such an addition added to make up for a deficiency.
  • supplement An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors, or brings up to date.
  • supplement (journalism, scientific literature) An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject; an additional section of a journal issue, or an additional issue, for a similar purpose.
  • supplement (nutrition, bodybuilding) A vitamin, herbal extract, or chemical compound ingested to meet dietary deficiencies or enhance muscular development; the dosage form that conveys or embodies it (e.g., tablet, capsule, pill, powder, beverage).

supplement — full definition

  1. noun Something added to make up for what's missing.
  2. noun A separate section added to a newspaper, journal, or document on a specific topic.
  3. verb To add something extra to fill a gap.

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