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Depending on context, a supplement can refer to:

Published supplements take various forms, such as:
  • a follow-on Publication that complements its predecessor, either by bringing it up-to-date (e.g. the Index Catalogue ), or by otherwise enhancing the predecessor's coverage of a particular topic or subject matter, as in the Tosefta ;

  • a newspaper supplement, an often-weekly section of a Newspaper , usually in the format of a Tabloid or Magazine , covering wide-ranging and less time-critical subjects, as in '' The American Weekly '', The 2004 Version Of ''Life'' , and '' Parade ''; newspaper supplements became common in France and Germany in the mid to late 19th century--they were called ''feuillton'' in French. In Chinese, they are called Fukan .

  • an advertising supplement which periodically accompanies a newspaper and is prepared by the paper's Advertising staff instead of its editorial staff, covering topics such as Real Estate and Automobile s on behalf of the paper's frequent advertisers; or

  • a Spin-off from a newspaper now sold separately and typically covering a specific topic, such as the '' Times Literary Supplement '' and the '' Times Educational Supplement ''.