Append

Append, in general usage, means to add something as an attachment or supplement. It signifies the action of joining or attaching something to the end of another thing. This can apply to physical objects, information, or data. The concept is prevalent across various fields including writing, computer science, and everyday language.

In the context of writing, "append" refers to adding text, a note, a document, or any other written material to the end of an existing piece of writing. An appendix in a book is a clear example, appending supplementary material after the main body of work.

Within computer science, and particularly in programming and data structures, "append" frequently describes an operation that adds an element or a series of elements to the end of a sequence, such as a list or a string. This is a fundamental operation for modifying data structures dynamically. The precise implementation and efficiency of an append operation can vary depending on the specific data structure and programming language being used.