noun
- plural of augend; numbers or quantities to which another number is added in addition
Usage: mathematics; used in arithmetic and algebra
Examples
- In the equation 5 + 3 = 8, the augends are 5 and 3.
- The teacher asked students to identify the augends in several addition problems.
- When adding multiple numbers, all the augends must be combined to find the sum.
- In 12 + 7 + 4 = 23, the augends are 12, 7, and 4.
- Understanding augends is essential for mastering basic arithmetic operations.