addition signs

Mathematical sum markers

Addition signs are the plus symbols (+) used in mathematics to indicate that numbers or quantities should be combined: The worksheet was covered with addition signs.

The term typically appears when teaching arithmetic to children or when distinguishing the symbol from other mathematical operators.

Related

calculating · number crunching · do the math · expansions · counting · combination · aggregation · increase · arithmetic operators · grade school · pencil and paper · mathematical notation · synthesis · accumulation · extensions · sums · fusion · union

Opposites
mathematical operation symbols

addition signsminus signs

Symbols for subtraction

division signs · multiplication signs · equals signs

Family

addition, sign, adding, adds, additive, addendum, addenda, additional, additionally

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G