Opposite operation to subtraction (8)

I believe the answer is:

addition

(Other definitions for addition that I've seen before include "Mathematical process" , "'Increase, augmentation (8)'" , "Supplement" , "One of the four basic planks of arithmetic" , "Arithmetical operation" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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