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appendix

/əˈpɛn.dɪks/

[/əˈpɛn.dɪks/]

extra material at the end

Intermediatenoun

Definition

An appendix is a section at the end of a report or book that contains extra information. It holds tables and data that support the main text.

Example

The full survey results are in the appendix.

The full survey results are in the appendix.

Etymology

From Latin 'appendere' meaning to hang upon.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for supporting material added at the end of reports.

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