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What does "add" mean?

add up

  1. to calculate the total of
  2. to equal the expected sum these figures don't add up
  3. to seem reasonable his excuse just doesn't add up

add up to

  1. to reach a total of
  2. to mean; signify

See add in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

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