Definition of supplement in English:

supplement

noun ˈsʌplɪm(ə)ntˈsəpləmənt

1A thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it.
the handout is a supplement to the official manual
Example sentencesExamples
- Approximately 17,000 adults participated in this survey, which was collected as a supplement to the Current Population Survey.
- See the online supplement for additional detail on the methods used in this study.
- Tesco's Internet operations and personal finance offerings also look a strong supplement to the core food business.
- Klein's narrative style and focus on individuals might suggest using this book as a supplement in an undergraduate course.
- The film's theatrical trailer is the only other supplement.
- Instead, they all insisted that course newsgroups should be used only as a supplement to face-to-face discussion.
- On the other hand, the Accelerando Series is a useful supplement to piano instruction for the elementary pianist of any age.
- Miss Eisner's book, while not replacing Zamoyski's biography, does not seek to do so, and provides a lively and readable supplement.
- The array of supplements on the disc is impressive, except in one crucial respect.
- However, the implied premise that the visual supplements would provide the exhibition's historical context was not satisfactorily realized.
- While the documentaries are the main supplements on each DVD, each comes with a number of additional items.
- The existing commentary works as a supplement to the movie without necessarily shedding new light on it.
- Anti-lock brakes are a supplement to the standard brake pedal UI, just like power steering is an addition to the usual steering wheel.
- All art, all education, can be merely a supplement to nature.
- This was most likely the least interesting supplement on the disc.
- The extras are really the selling point though; there is a ton of supplements.
- A parallel study of regional small businesses and their owners could be an interesting supplement to this study.
- The disc continues the selection of interesting supplements available on previous discs.
- The study is a valuable supplement to our knowledge about the history of the implementation of the social market economy in West Germany.
- The disc's primary supplement is a feature-length commentary track by Andersson, in Swedish with a separate set of subtitles.
Synonyms
addition, supplementation, additive, extra, companion, add-on, accessory, adjunct, appendage, appurtenance
1. 1.1 A substance taken to remedy the deficiencies in a person's diet.
  multivitamin supplements
  Example sentencesExamples
  Excessive use of fiber supplements can lead to acute digestive problems and blockages.
  Cooperators realized that the greater the hay quality, the fewer supplements were required.
  In contrast, Canada, Germany, France, and other countries regulate supplements more like drugs, requiring proof of quality, safety, and efficacy.
  Older folks often need calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D supplements because of physical changes in their bodies.
  To optimize nutrient intake from the supplements, choose forages or concentrate mixtures that allow rapid rates of intake.
  You should inform your doctor if you regularly take garlic supplements or consume raw garlic, especially if you are taking a blood-thinning medicine or routinely use aspirin.
  Treatment heifers had access to unlimited amounts of ungrazed forage prior to calving and were fed a different supplement.
  Recent research has investigated the extraction of nutritional supplements and pharmaceuticals from distillers' grains.
  It is already used as a food supplement and as an ingredient in adhesives, finishing materials for paper and textiles, paints, and other nonfood products.
  He said using more dairy products, such as whey, as food ingredients and nutritional supplements, looks very promising, and he gave a detailed overview of the potential market.
  Then there are also worries about interactions with herbal supplements and prescription drugs, as well as potential harmful effects.
  It also banned the use of dead or disabled cows to make dietary supplements, cosmetics, soups or other foods that contain traces of meat.
  The selling of the plethora of diet pills, supplements and herbal remedies is only one part of a broader, troubling picture.
  Daily intake of the liquid supplement averaged 1.5 kg per animal during the feeding period.
  These are used in the manufacture of cheese products, nutritional supplements and other dairy and nondairy foods.
  Calving and breeding during periods of adequate, high quality grazing can reduce the amount of needed supplements and annual feed costs.
  He becomes obsessed with pumping iron at the gym and starts taking vitamin and steroid supplements to bulk himself up.
  Get dietary fiber from foods, not pills or supplements.
  I frequently purchase health supplements from a small independent store near my home.
  When used as ingredients in food products or supplements, prebiotics usually are extracted from plants but are not chemically pure, being mixtures of different length polymers.
2. 1.2 A separate section, especially a colour magazine, added to a newspaper or periodical.
  our special supplement is packed with ideas for healthy hair
  Example sentencesExamples
  The aim of the new supplement insert is to promote South African art as a serious long-term investment opportunity.
  Most property supplements have a specific section for advertising rental properties within the classified section, while local papers offer another effective platform.
  This drama dressed people from catalogues, from the special offers of comfy, country clothes in Sunday supplements.
  As to the cars on display, most of the principal revelations are referred to in a separate article in the motoring supplement which accompanies this week's paper.
  Still, the newspaper's new TV section - a more female-oriented supplement - is viewed as a positive in the market.
  Most major newspapers print a wedding-themed supplement during the wedding season, while many areas have at least one bridal magazine or newsletter.
  Photographs of domestic architecture that include people become lifestyle advertisements that find their natural place in magazines and Sunday supplements.
  The past week has seen a spate of bumper-sized property supplements and a flood of residential properties to the Dublin market.
  That is why the British newspapers are full of 32-page supplements about her life and times.
  On Tuesday morning, for the first time in two weeks, there was no 24-page Olympic supplement to provide hours of guilty distraction.
  Its Monday employment supplement - which now runs more than 100 pages and bulges with ads - carried the first serious job listings in Poland.
  Reports on the activities of these schools appeared in women's magazines or as part of Sunday newspaper supplements.
  One early issue carried a supplement designed to outline the new journal's agenda.
  Tucked inside is Assets, a pull-out supplement to test the market for a second title.
  He shows a photograph taken from a Dutch newspaper supplement in which a beautiful model rests her head on it as a pillow.
  It is understood that many of the newspapers themselves are less enthusiastic, since readership of supplements is bound to be smaller than that reported for the newspaper as a whole.
  We supported these in-person information sessions with new brochures, print ads, and newspaper supplements.
  The advertisements in the glossy weekend newspaper supplements are an attempt to dictate wants.
  The site will contain editorial from the newspaper's Thursday property supplement as well as property listings, virtual tours of houses for sale and banner advertisements from estate agents.
  Like this initial one, supplements will be monographs independent from the main body of the magazine in which the work of a practice will be examined through architectural eyes.
  Today's Financial Times includes the latest edition of the FT-IT Review, the paper's always-insightful supplement on information technology.
  Synonyms
  magazine section, pull-out, insert, special-feature section
3. 1.3 A sum of money paid to increase a person's income.
  an earnings-related supplement was paid during the first six months of unemployment
  Example sentencesExamples
  They also want the clock stopped for welfare recipients who are in job-training programs or are working but still receiving income supplements.
  It's a potential supplement to other sources of income, but there are few people doing this for a living.
  Do you want to be a full-time game developer, or do you want to do this as an income supplement or a hobby?
  He also pledged to increase the accommodation supplement to match the supplement received by those on the dole.
  It's not the first IT-related crisis to hit the tax credit system, which was established in its present form two years ago as a means to pay supplements to families on low incomes.
  They simply provide a fixed-dollar wage supplement (the defined contribution), which employees can then use as they see fit to purchase their own healthcare services.
  Synonyms
  increase, addition, gain, augmentation, step up, addendum, adjunct, accretion, accrual
4. 1.4 An additional charge payable for an extra service or facility.
  the single room supplement is £2 per night
  Example sentencesExamples
  There is a single room supplement of €25 per night.
  Double rooms have a further twelve pound supplement, payable in advance.
  A small supplement is charged for these rooms, but it is well worth it.
  However, the fuel supplement will not be charged retrospectively.
  One of the main problems people face when travelling on their own is that they usually get charged a single supplement or sole occupancy rate.
  Single travellers willing to share accommodation can bypass the single supplement charge.
  A deposit of €150 will be required at time of booking, and the single supplement is €350 per person.
  Synonyms
  surcharge, addition, increase
2Geometry
The amount by which an angle is less than 180°.

verb ˈsʌplɪmɛntsʌplɪˈmɛntˈsəpləmənt

[with object]

Add an extra element or amount to.
I looked for a part-time job to supplement my income
Example sentencesExamples
- He was convinced that the spiritual health of the laity would be helped by supplementing the Latin liturgy with meetings at which religious matters would be expounded in the vernacular and in which the congregation would take part.
- This was supplemented by historical research.
- These data suggest that when forage is not limited, large increases in energy consumption can be obtained by supplementing protein.
- His deft critique of the British media scene is supplemented by useful points of comparison with the situation in America, France, Italy and Sweden.
- Instead of supplementing their lives somehow, art and advertising becomes both a means of living and a reason to continue producing work.
- He supplemented memories of his war service with field trips of his own, such as the test flight he took in a Grumman seaplane.
- These great performances are supplemented by quite breathtaking visuals of a phenomenal quality.
- By refining these objectives and supplementing them with conceptual images, we shaped the architectural design for the hospital.
- Many people depend on the tax credit money to pay for their childcare, and supplement their incomes.
- Many of the new bankruptees were supplementing their already-handsome salaries by selling stock options each month.
- The interview was supplemented with several rounds of scotch.
- But the point that many museums are devoted to or supplementing their holdings with popular arts is exciting because it opens a window on unique ideas for audiences who might not have known them before.
- These findings also imply students see value in supplementing their college training with experiential training before pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams.
- Once the museum building is constructed, the new permanent collection will be on view in a dedicated gallery, supplementing the institution's long history of exhibiting temporary shows.
- Of course, what most students do is supplement their income by borrowing from the bank.
- They were supplementing the carbohydrates with protein and vitamins.
- For example, it is supplementing its current range of $10 jeans with a $35 option for less price-conscious customers.
- An exposed brick chimney retains the fire's warmth for hours, supplementing the home's central, water-based heating system.
- Suppliers often recommend supplementing the natural enemies with fly baits, fly traps, and/or residual sprays applied to adult resting areas.
- She pursued that dream, supplementing her meager dancer's pay with work as a runway model.
Synonyms
augment, increase, add to, boost, swell, amplify, enlarge, make larger/bigger/greater
top up, complement, round off, complete
widen, broaden, expand

Derivatives

supplementally

adverbˌsʌplɪˈmɛnt(ə)li

North American

The scientist also believes that antioxidants taken supplementally will combat the negative effects of exercise by protecting cells and tissues against destructive free radicals.
Example sentencesExamples
- I'm very concerned about people taking hormones supplementally, unless there's very good reason to do that.
- Fans will no doubt be excited about this supplementally packed two-disc Collector's Edition.
- Government guidelines advise taking 400 mcg of folic acid supplementally 6 weeks prior to conception and for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
- Pups were heavier when their mothers had been supplementally fed compared with when they had not.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin supplementum, from supplere 'fill up, complete' (see supply¹).

Definition of supplement in US English:

supplement

nounˈsəpləmənt

1Something that completes or enhances something else when added to it.
the handout is a supplement to the official manual
Example sentencesExamples
- All art, all education, can be merely a supplement to nature.
- Klein's narrative style and focus on individuals might suggest using this book as a supplement in an undergraduate course.
- On the other hand, the Accelerando Series is a useful supplement to piano instruction for the elementary pianist of any age.
- Miss Eisner's book, while not replacing Zamoyski's biography, does not seek to do so, and provides a lively and readable supplement.
- The study is a valuable supplement to our knowledge about the history of the implementation of the social market economy in West Germany.
- Approximately 17,000 adults participated in this survey, which was collected as a supplement to the Current Population Survey.
- This was most likely the least interesting supplement on the disc.
- See the online supplement for additional detail on the methods used in this study.
- The array of supplements on the disc is impressive, except in one crucial respect.
- While the documentaries are the main supplements on each DVD, each comes with a number of additional items.
- The film's theatrical trailer is the only other supplement.
- Anti-lock brakes are a supplement to the standard brake pedal UI, just like power steering is an addition to the usual steering wheel.
- The disc's primary supplement is a feature-length commentary track by Andersson, in Swedish with a separate set of subtitles.
- Tesco's Internet operations and personal finance offerings also look a strong supplement to the core food business.
- The disc continues the selection of interesting supplements available on previous discs.
- However, the implied premise that the visual supplements would provide the exhibition's historical context was not satisfactorily realized.
- The extras are really the selling point though; there is a ton of supplements.
- The existing commentary works as a supplement to the movie without necessarily shedding new light on it.
- A parallel study of regional small businesses and their owners could be an interesting supplement to this study.
- Instead, they all insisted that course newsgroups should be used only as a supplement to face-to-face discussion.
Synonyms
addition, supplementation, additive, extra, companion, add-on, accessory, adjunct, appendage, appurtenance
appendix, addendum, end matter, tailpiece, codicil, rider, postscript, addition, extension, coda, sequel
1. 1.1 A substance taken to remedy the deficiencies in a person's diet.
  multivitamin supplements
  Example sentencesExamples
  Recent research has investigated the extraction of nutritional supplements and pharmaceuticals from distillers' grains.
  Cooperators realized that the greater the hay quality, the fewer supplements were required.
  Calving and breeding during periods of adequate, high quality grazing can reduce the amount of needed supplements and annual feed costs.
  When used as ingredients in food products or supplements, prebiotics usually are extracted from plants but are not chemically pure, being mixtures of different length polymers.
  Older folks often need calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D supplements because of physical changes in their bodies.
  It also banned the use of dead or disabled cows to make dietary supplements, cosmetics, soups or other foods that contain traces of meat.
  It is already used as a food supplement and as an ingredient in adhesives, finishing materials for paper and textiles, paints, and other nonfood products.
  You should inform your doctor if you regularly take garlic supplements or consume raw garlic, especially if you are taking a blood-thinning medicine or routinely use aspirin.
  Excessive use of fiber supplements can lead to acute digestive problems and blockages.
  He said using more dairy products, such as whey, as food ingredients and nutritional supplements, looks very promising, and he gave a detailed overview of the potential market.
  To optimize nutrient intake from the supplements, choose forages or concentrate mixtures that allow rapid rates of intake.
  Daily intake of the liquid supplement averaged 1.5 kg per animal during the feeding period.
  These are used in the manufacture of cheese products, nutritional supplements and other dairy and nondairy foods.
  Then there are also worries about interactions with herbal supplements and prescription drugs, as well as potential harmful effects.
  Get dietary fiber from foods, not pills or supplements.
  In contrast, Canada, Germany, France, and other countries regulate supplements more like drugs, requiring proof of quality, safety, and efficacy.
  Treatment heifers had access to unlimited amounts of ungrazed forage prior to calving and were fed a different supplement.
  I frequently purchase health supplements from a small independent store near my home.
  The selling of the plethora of diet pills, supplements and herbal remedies is only one part of a broader, troubling picture.
  He becomes obsessed with pumping iron at the gym and starts taking vitamin and steroid supplements to bulk himself up.
2. 1.2 A separate section, especially a color magazine, added to a newspaper or periodical.
  Example sentencesExamples
  It is understood that many of the newspapers themselves are less enthusiastic, since readership of supplements is bound to be smaller than that reported for the newspaper as a whole.
  On Tuesday morning, for the first time in two weeks, there was no 24-page Olympic supplement to provide hours of guilty distraction.
  The aim of the new supplement insert is to promote South African art as a serious long-term investment opportunity.
  Still, the newspaper's new TV section - a more female-oriented supplement - is viewed as a positive in the market.
  The past week has seen a spate of bumper-sized property supplements and a flood of residential properties to the Dublin market.
  Photographs of domestic architecture that include people become lifestyle advertisements that find their natural place in magazines and Sunday supplements.
  Tucked inside is Assets, a pull-out supplement to test the market for a second title.
  The advertisements in the glossy weekend newspaper supplements are an attempt to dictate wants.
  Reports on the activities of these schools appeared in women's magazines or as part of Sunday newspaper supplements.
  This drama dressed people from catalogues, from the special offers of comfy, country clothes in Sunday supplements.
  We supported these in-person information sessions with new brochures, print ads, and newspaper supplements.
  As to the cars on display, most of the principal revelations are referred to in a separate article in the motoring supplement which accompanies this week's paper.
  The site will contain editorial from the newspaper's Thursday property supplement as well as property listings, virtual tours of houses for sale and banner advertisements from estate agents.
  Its Monday employment supplement - which now runs more than 100 pages and bulges with ads - carried the first serious job listings in Poland.
  One early issue carried a supplement designed to outline the new journal's agenda.
  Most major newspapers print a wedding-themed supplement during the wedding season, while many areas have at least one bridal magazine or newsletter.
  He shows a photograph taken from a Dutch newspaper supplement in which a beautiful model rests her head on it as a pillow.
  That is why the British newspapers are full of 32-page supplements about her life and times.
  Most property supplements have a specific section for advertising rental properties within the classified section, while local papers offer another effective platform.
  Like this initial one, supplements will be monographs independent from the main body of the magazine in which the work of a practice will be examined through architectural eyes.
  Today's Financial Times includes the latest edition of the FT-IT Review, the paper's always-insightful supplement on information technology.
  Synonyms
  appendix, addendum, end matter, tailpiece, codicil, rider, postscript, addition, extension, coda, sequel
  magazine section, pull-out, insert, special-feature section
2Geometry
The amount by which an angle is less than 180°.

verbˈsəpləmənt

[with object]

Add an extra element or amount to.
I looked for a part-time job to supplement my income
Example sentencesExamples
- The interview was supplemented with several rounds of scotch.
- By refining these objectives and supplementing them with conceptual images, we shaped the architectural design for the hospital.
- She pursued that dream, supplementing her meager dancer's pay with work as a runway model.
- These data suggest that when forage is not limited, large increases in energy consumption can be obtained by supplementing protein.
- He supplemented memories of his war service with field trips of his own, such as the test flight he took in a Grumman seaplane.
- Instead of supplementing their lives somehow, art and advertising becomes both a means of living and a reason to continue producing work.
- For example, it is supplementing its current range of $10 jeans with a $35 option for less price-conscious customers.
- Suppliers often recommend supplementing the natural enemies with fly baits, fly traps, and/or residual sprays applied to adult resting areas.
- Once the museum building is constructed, the new permanent collection will be on view in a dedicated gallery, supplementing the institution's long history of exhibiting temporary shows.
- These great performances are supplemented by quite breathtaking visuals of a phenomenal quality.
- But the point that many museums are devoted to or supplementing their holdings with popular arts is exciting because it opens a window on unique ideas for audiences who might not have known them before.
- An exposed brick chimney retains the fire's warmth for hours, supplementing the home's central, water-based heating system.
- His deft critique of the British media scene is supplemented by useful points of comparison with the situation in America, France, Italy and Sweden.
- Many people depend on the tax credit money to pay for their childcare, and supplement their incomes.
- This was supplemented by historical research.
- Of course, what most students do is supplement their income by borrowing from the bank.
- These findings also imply students see value in supplementing their college training with experiential training before pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams.
- Many of the new bankruptees were supplementing their already-handsome salaries by selling stock options each month.
- He was convinced that the spiritual health of the laity would be helped by supplementing the Latin liturgy with meetings at which religious matters would be expounded in the vernacular and in which the congregation would take part.
- They were supplementing the carbohydrates with protein and vitamins.
Synonyms
augment, increase, add to, boost, swell, amplify, enlarge, make bigger, make greater, make larger

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin supplementum, from supplere ‘fill up, complete’ (see supply).

单词	supplement
释义	Definition of supplement in English: supplement noun ˈsʌplɪm(ə)ntˈsəpləmənt 1A thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it. the handout is a supplement to the official manual Example sentencesExamples Approximately 17,000 adults participated in this survey, which was collected as a supplement to the Current Population Survey. See the online supplement for additional detail on the methods used in this study. Tesco's Internet operations and personal finance offerings also look a strong supplement to the core food business. Klein's narrative style and focus on individuals might suggest using this book as a supplement in an undergraduate course. The film's theatrical trailer is the only other supplement. Instead, they all insisted that course newsgroups should be used only as a supplement to face-to-face discussion. On the other hand, the Accelerando Series is a useful supplement to piano instruction for the elementary pianist of any age. Miss Eisner's book, while not replacing Zamoyski's biography, does not seek to do so, and provides a lively and readable supplement. The array of supplements on the disc is impressive, except in one crucial respect. However, the implied premise that the visual supplements would provide the exhibition's historical context was not satisfactorily realized. While the documentaries are the main supplements on each DVD, each comes with a number of additional items. The existing commentary works as a supplement to the movie without necessarily shedding new light on it. Anti-lock brakes are a supplement to the standard brake pedal UI, just like power steering is an addition to the usual steering wheel. All art, all education, can be merely a supplement to nature. This was most likely the least interesting supplement on the disc. The extras are really the selling point though; there is a ton of supplements. A parallel study of regional small businesses and their owners could be an interesting supplement to this study. The disc continues the selection of interesting supplements available on previous discs. The study is a valuable supplement to our knowledge about the history of the implementation of the social market economy in West Germany. The disc's primary supplement is a feature-length commentary track by Andersson, in Swedish with a separate set of subtitles. Synonyms addition, supplementation, additive, extra, companion, add-on, accessory, adjunct, appendage, appurtenance 1.1 A substance taken to remedy the deficiencies in a person's diet. multivitamin supplements Example sentencesExamples Excessive use of fiber supplements can lead to acute digestive problems and blockages. Cooperators realized that the greater the hay quality, the fewer supplements were required. In contrast, Canada, Germany, France, and other countries regulate supplements more like drugs, requiring proof of quality, safety, and efficacy. Older folks often need calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D supplements because of physical changes in their bodies. To optimize nutrient intake from the supplements, choose forages or concentrate mixtures that allow rapid rates of intake. You should inform your doctor if you regularly take garlic supplements or consume raw garlic, especially if you are taking a blood-thinning medicine or routinely use aspirin. Treatment heifers had access to unlimited amounts of ungrazed forage prior to calving and were fed a different supplement. Recent research has investigated the extraction of nutritional supplements and pharmaceuticals from distillers' grains. It is already used as a food supplement and as an ingredient in adhesives, finishing materials for paper and textiles, paints, and other nonfood products. He said using more dairy products, such as whey, as food ingredients and nutritional supplements, looks very promising, and he gave a detailed overview of the potential market. Then there are also worries about interactions with herbal supplements and prescription drugs, as well as potential harmful effects. It also banned the use of dead or disabled cows to make dietary supplements, cosmetics, soups or other foods that contain traces of meat. The selling of the plethora of diet pills, supplements and herbal remedies is only one part of a broader, troubling picture. Daily intake of the liquid supplement averaged 1.5 kg per animal during the feeding period. These are used in the manufacture of cheese products, nutritional supplements and other dairy and nondairy foods. Calving and breeding during periods of adequate, high quality grazing can reduce the amount of needed supplements and annual feed costs. He becomes obsessed with pumping iron at the gym and starts taking vitamin and steroid supplements to bulk himself up. Get dietary fiber from foods, not pills or supplements. I frequently purchase health supplements from a small independent store near my home. When used as ingredients in food products or supplements, prebiotics usually are extracted from plants but are not chemically pure, being mixtures of different length polymers. 1.2 A separate section, especially a colour magazine, added to a newspaper or periodical. our special supplement is packed with ideas for healthy hair Example sentencesExamples The aim of the new supplement insert is to promote South African art as a serious long-term investment opportunity. Most property supplements have a specific section for advertising rental properties within the classified section, while local papers offer another effective platform. This drama dressed people from catalogues, from the special offers of comfy, country clothes in Sunday supplements. As to the cars on display, most of the principal revelations are referred to in a separate article in the motoring supplement which accompanies this week's paper. Still, the newspaper's new TV section - a more female-oriented supplement - is viewed as a positive in the market. Most major newspapers print a wedding-themed supplement during the wedding season, while many areas have at least one bridal magazine or newsletter. Photographs of domestic architecture that include people become lifestyle advertisements that find their natural place in magazines and Sunday supplements. The past week has seen a spate of bumper-sized property supplements and a flood of residential properties to the Dublin market. That is why the British newspapers are full of 32-page supplements about her life and times. On Tuesday morning, for the first time in two weeks, there was no 24-page Olympic supplement to provide hours of guilty distraction. Its Monday employment supplement - which now runs more than 100 pages and bulges with ads - carried the first serious job listings in Poland. Reports on the activities of these schools appeared in women's magazines or as part of Sunday newspaper supplements. One early issue carried a supplement designed to outline the new journal's agenda. Tucked inside is Assets, a pull-out supplement to test the market for a second title. He shows a photograph taken from a Dutch newspaper supplement in which a beautiful model rests her head on it as a pillow. It is understood that many of the newspapers themselves are less enthusiastic, since readership of supplements is bound to be smaller than that reported for the newspaper as a whole. We supported these in-person information sessions with new brochures, print ads, and newspaper supplements. The advertisements in the glossy weekend newspaper supplements are an attempt to dictate wants. The site will contain editorial from the newspaper's Thursday property supplement as well as property listings, virtual tours of houses for sale and banner advertisements from estate agents. Like this initial one, supplements will be monographs independent from the main body of the magazine in which the work of a practice will be examined through architectural eyes. Today's Financial Times includes the latest edition of the FT-IT Review, the paper's always-insightful supplement on information technology. Synonyms magazine section, pull-out, insert, special-feature section 1.3 A sum of money paid to increase a person's income. an earnings-related supplement was paid during the first six months of unemployment Example sentencesExamples They also want the clock stopped for welfare recipients who are in job-training programs or are working but still receiving income supplements. It's a potential supplement to other sources of income, but there are few people doing this for a living. Do you want to be a full-time game developer, or do you want to do this as an income supplement or a hobby? He also pledged to increase the accommodation supplement to match the supplement received by those on the dole. It's not the first IT-related crisis to hit the tax credit system, which was established in its present form two years ago as a means to pay supplements to families on low incomes. They simply provide a fixed-dollar wage supplement (the defined contribution), which employees can then use as they see fit to purchase their own healthcare services. Synonyms increase, addition, gain, augmentation, step up, addendum, adjunct, accretion, accrual 1.4 An additional charge payable for an extra service or facility. the single room supplement is £2 per night Example sentencesExamples There is a single room supplement of €25 per night. Double rooms have a further twelve pound supplement, payable in advance. A small supplement is charged for these rooms, but it is well worth it. However, the fuel supplement will not be charged retrospectively. One of the main problems people face when travelling on their own is that they usually get charged a single supplement or sole occupancy rate. Single travellers willing to share accommodation can bypass the single supplement charge. A deposit of €150 will be required at time of booking, and the single supplement is €350 per person. Synonyms surcharge, addition, increase 2Geometry The amount by which an angle is less than 180°. verb ˈsʌplɪmɛntsʌplɪˈmɛntˈsəpləmənt [with object] Add an extra element or amount to. I looked for a part-time job to supplement my income Example sentencesExamples He was convinced that the spiritual health of the laity would be helped by supplementing the Latin liturgy with meetings at which religious matters would be expounded in the vernacular and in which the congregation would take part. This was supplemented by historical research. These data suggest that when forage is not limited, large increases in energy consumption can be obtained by supplementing protein. His deft critique of the British media scene is supplemented by useful points of comparison with the situation in America, France, Italy and Sweden. Instead of supplementing their lives somehow, art and advertising becomes both a means of living and a reason to continue producing work. He supplemented memories of his war service with field trips of his own, such as the test flight he took in a Grumman seaplane. These great performances are supplemented by quite breathtaking visuals of a phenomenal quality. By refining these objectives and supplementing them with conceptual images, we shaped the architectural design for the hospital. Many people depend on the tax credit money to pay for their childcare, and supplement their incomes. Many of the new bankruptees were supplementing their already-handsome salaries by selling stock options each month. The interview was supplemented with several rounds of scotch. But the point that many museums are devoted to or supplementing their holdings with popular arts is exciting because it opens a window on unique ideas for audiences who might not have known them before. These findings also imply students see value in supplementing their college training with experiential training before pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. Once the museum building is constructed, the new permanent collection will be on view in a dedicated gallery, supplementing the institution's long history of exhibiting temporary shows. Of course, what most students do is supplement their income by borrowing from the bank. They were supplementing the carbohydrates with protein and vitamins. For example, it is supplementing its current range of $10 jeans with a $35 option for less price-conscious customers. An exposed brick chimney retains the fire's warmth for hours, supplementing the home's central, water-based heating system. Suppliers often recommend supplementing the natural enemies with fly baits, fly traps, and/or residual sprays applied to adult resting areas. She pursued that dream, supplementing her meager dancer's pay with work as a runway model. Synonyms augment, increase, add to, boost, swell, amplify, enlarge, make larger/bigger/greater top up, complement, round off, complete widen, broaden, expand Derivatives supplementally adverbˌsʌplɪˈmɛnt(ə)li North American The scientist also believes that antioxidants taken supplementally will combat the negative effects of exercise by protecting cells and tissues against destructive free radicals. Example sentencesExamples I'm very concerned about people taking hormones supplementally, unless there's very good reason to do that. Fans will no doubt be excited about this supplementally packed two-disc Collector's Edition. Government guidelines advise taking 400 mcg of folic acid supplementally 6 weeks prior to conception and for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Pups were heavier when their mothers had been supplementally fed compared with when they had not. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin supplementum, from supplere 'fill up, complete' (see supply¹). Definition of supplement in US English: supplement nounˈsəpləmənt 1Something that completes or enhances something else when added to it. the handout is a supplement to the official manual Example sentencesExamples All art, all education, can be merely a supplement to nature. Klein's narrative style and focus on individuals might suggest using this book as a supplement in an undergraduate course. On the other hand, the Accelerando Series is a useful supplement to piano instruction for the elementary pianist of any age. Miss Eisner's book, while not replacing Zamoyski's biography, does not seek to do so, and provides a lively and readable supplement. The study is a valuable supplement to our knowledge about the history of the implementation of the social market economy in West Germany. Approximately 17,000 adults participated in this survey, which was collected as a supplement to the Current Population Survey. This was most likely the least interesting supplement on the disc. See the online supplement for additional detail on the methods used in this study. The array of supplements on the disc is impressive, except in one crucial respect. While the documentaries are the main supplements on each DVD, each comes with a number of additional items. The film's theatrical trailer is the only other supplement. Anti-lock brakes are a supplement to the standard brake pedal UI, just like power steering is an addition to the usual steering wheel. The disc's primary supplement is a feature-length commentary track by Andersson, in Swedish with a separate set of subtitles. Tesco's Internet operations and personal finance offerings also look a strong supplement to the core food business. The disc continues the selection of interesting supplements available on previous discs. However, the implied premise that the visual supplements would provide the exhibition's historical context was not satisfactorily realized. The extras are really the selling point though; there is a ton of supplements. The existing commentary works as a supplement to the movie without necessarily shedding new light on it. A parallel study of regional small businesses and their owners could be an interesting supplement to this study. Instead, they all insisted that course newsgroups should be used only as a supplement to face-to-face discussion. Synonyms addition, supplementation, additive, extra, companion, add-on, accessory, adjunct, appendage, appurtenance appendix, addendum, end matter, tailpiece, codicil, rider, postscript, addition, extension, coda, sequel 1.1 A substance taken to remedy the deficiencies in a person's diet. multivitamin supplements Example sentencesExamples Recent research has investigated the extraction of nutritional supplements and pharmaceuticals from distillers' grains. Cooperators realized that the greater the hay quality, the fewer supplements were required. Calving and breeding during periods of adequate, high quality grazing can reduce the amount of needed supplements and annual feed costs. When used as ingredients in food products or supplements, prebiotics usually are extracted from plants but are not chemically pure, being mixtures of different length polymers. Older folks often need calcium, vitamin B12 and vitamin D supplements because of physical changes in their bodies. It also banned the use of dead or disabled cows to make dietary supplements, cosmetics, soups or other foods that contain traces of meat. It is already used as a food supplement and as an ingredient in adhesives, finishing materials for paper and textiles, paints, and other nonfood products. You should inform your doctor if you regularly take garlic supplements or consume raw garlic, especially if you are taking a blood-thinning medicine or routinely use aspirin. Excessive use of fiber supplements can lead to acute digestive problems and blockages. He said using more dairy products, such as whey, as food ingredients and nutritional supplements, looks very promising, and he gave a detailed overview of the potential market. To optimize nutrient intake from the supplements, choose forages or concentrate mixtures that allow rapid rates of intake. Daily intake of the liquid supplement averaged 1.5 kg per animal during the feeding period. These are used in the manufacture of cheese products, nutritional supplements and other dairy and nondairy foods. Then there are also worries about interactions with herbal supplements and prescription drugs, as well as potential harmful effects. Get dietary fiber from foods, not pills or supplements. In contrast, Canada, Germany, France, and other countries regulate supplements more like drugs, requiring proof of quality, safety, and efficacy. Treatment heifers had access to unlimited amounts of ungrazed forage prior to calving and were fed a different supplement. I frequently purchase health supplements from a small independent store near my home. The selling of the plethora of diet pills, supplements and herbal remedies is only one part of a broader, troubling picture. He becomes obsessed with pumping iron at the gym and starts taking vitamin and steroid supplements to bulk himself up. 1.2 A separate section, especially a color magazine, added to a newspaper or periodical. Example sentencesExamples It is understood that many of the newspapers themselves are less enthusiastic, since readership of supplements is bound to be smaller than that reported for the newspaper as a whole. On Tuesday morning, for the first time in two weeks, there was no 24-page Olympic supplement to provide hours of guilty distraction. The aim of the new supplement insert is to promote South African art as a serious long-term investment opportunity. Still, the newspaper's new TV section - a more female-oriented supplement - is viewed as a positive in the market. The past week has seen a spate of bumper-sized property supplements and a flood of residential properties to the Dublin market. Photographs of domestic architecture that include people become lifestyle advertisements that find their natural place in magazines and Sunday supplements. Tucked inside is Assets, a pull-out supplement to test the market for a second title. The advertisements in the glossy weekend newspaper supplements are an attempt to dictate wants. Reports on the activities of these schools appeared in women's magazines or as part of Sunday newspaper supplements. This drama dressed people from catalogues, from the special offers of comfy, country clothes in Sunday supplements. We supported these in-person information sessions with new brochures, print ads, and newspaper supplements. As to the cars on display, most of the principal revelations are referred to in a separate article in the motoring supplement which accompanies this week's paper. The site will contain editorial from the newspaper's Thursday property supplement as well as property listings, virtual tours of houses for sale and banner advertisements from estate agents. Its Monday employment supplement - which now runs more than 100 pages and bulges with ads - carried the first serious job listings in Poland. One early issue carried a supplement designed to outline the new journal's agenda. Most major newspapers print a wedding-themed supplement during the wedding season, while many areas have at least one bridal magazine or newsletter. He shows a photograph taken from a Dutch newspaper supplement in which a beautiful model rests her head on it as a pillow. That is why the British newspapers are full of 32-page supplements about her life and times. Most property supplements have a specific section for advertising rental properties within the classified section, while local papers offer another effective platform. Like this initial one, supplements will be monographs independent from the main body of the magazine in which the work of a practice will be examined through architectural eyes. Today's Financial Times includes the latest edition of the FT-IT Review, the paper's always-insightful supplement on information technology. Synonyms appendix, addendum, end matter, tailpiece, codicil, rider, postscript, addition, extension, coda, sequel magazine section, pull-out, insert, special-feature section 2Geometry The amount by which an angle is less than 180°. verbˈsəpləmənt [with object] Add an extra element or amount to. I looked for a part-time job to supplement my income Example sentencesExamples The interview was supplemented with several rounds of scotch. By refining these objectives and supplementing them with conceptual images, we shaped the architectural design for the hospital. She pursued that dream, supplementing her meager dancer's pay with work as a runway model. These data suggest that when forage is not limited, large increases in energy consumption can be obtained by supplementing protein. He supplemented memories of his war service with field trips of his own, such as the test flight he took in a Grumman seaplane. Instead of supplementing their lives somehow, art and advertising becomes both a means of living and a reason to continue producing work. For example, it is supplementing its current range of $10 jeans with a $35 option for less price-conscious customers. Suppliers often recommend supplementing the natural enemies with fly baits, fly traps, and/or residual sprays applied to adult resting areas. Once the museum building is constructed, the new permanent collection will be on view in a dedicated gallery, supplementing the institution's long history of exhibiting temporary shows. These great performances are supplemented by quite breathtaking visuals of a phenomenal quality. But the point that many museums are devoted to or supplementing their holdings with popular arts is exciting because it opens a window on unique ideas for audiences who might not have known them before. An exposed brick chimney retains the fire's warmth for hours, supplementing the home's central, water-based heating system. His deft critique of the British media scene is supplemented by useful points of comparison with the situation in America, France, Italy and Sweden. Many people depend on the tax credit money to pay for their childcare, and supplement their incomes. This was supplemented by historical research. Of course, what most students do is supplement their income by borrowing from the bank. These findings also imply students see value in supplementing their college training with experiential training before pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. Many of the new bankruptees were supplementing their already-handsome salaries by selling stock options each month. He was convinced that the spiritual health of the laity would be helped by supplementing the Latin liturgy with meetings at which religious matters would be expounded in the vernacular and in which the congregation would take part. They were supplementing the carbohydrates with protein and vitamins. Synonyms augment, increase, add to, boost, swell, amplify, enlarge, make bigger, make greater, make larger Origin Late Middle English: from Latin supplementum, from supplere ‘fill up, complete’ (see supply).
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