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adder

The correct spelling is adder.

How to pronounce adder

/ˈædɚ/
noun

IPA: /ˈædɚ/

Say it like: Add-er

The correct spelling is adder. Any snake. For example: "They sought out cost adders with an eye toward eliminating them."

Usage Examples

They sought out cost adders with an eye toward eliminating them.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any snake.
  2. 2.A name loosely applied to various snakes more or less resembling the viper; a viper.
  3. 3.Someone who or something which performs arithmetic addition; a machine for adding numbers.
  4. 4.An electronic device that adds voltages, currents or frequencies.
  5. 5.Something which adds or increases.

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