sup·ple·ment
ˈsə-plə-mənt 
1
a
: something that completes or makes an addition
2
: a part added to or issued as a continuation of a book or periodical to correct errors or make additions
3
: an angle or arc that when added to a given angle or arc equals 180°
sup·ple·ment
ˈsə-plə-ˌment
supplemented; supplementing; supplements
: to add or serve as a supplement to
does odd jobs to supplement his income
Synonyms
Examples of supplement in a Sentence
Noun
the supplement to the encyclopedia
First-class accommodation is available for a supplement.
Verb
She began supplementing her diet with vitamins.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
Management and the Board of Directors use and refer to these non-GAAP financial measures internally as a supplement to financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
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Noun
While some studies support the efficacy of collagen supplements, broader scientific consensus and independent research are limited.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
Management and the Board of Directors use and refer to these non-GAAP financial measures internally as a supplement to financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Supplement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supplement. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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supplement
1 of 2 noun
sup·ple·ment
ˈsəp-lə-mənt
1
: something that supplies what is needed or makes an addition
vitamin pills used as dietary supplements
2
: an arc or angle that when added to a given arc or angle equals 180 degrees
supplemental
adjective
ˌsəp-lə-ˈment-ᵊl
supplement
2 of 2 verb
sup·ple·ment
ˈsəp-lə-ˌment
: to add to
supplement their incomes by doing odd jobs
Medical Definition
supplement
1 of 2 noun
sup·ple·ment
ˈsəp-lə-mənt
1
: something that completes or makes an addition
supplement
2 of 2 transitive verb
sup·ple·ment
ˈsəp-lə-ˌment
: to add a supplement to : serve as a supplement for
utilizes … surgery to supplement the traditional treatment—Therapeutic Notes
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