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The total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers, amounts, or items
“The total volume of water in the tub will be the sum of the amounts of hot and cold water that came through the faucets.”
An amount or quantity of something
“On my examination-in-chief, I stated that it became rumored that a large sum of money had been embezzled by this man.”
A particular amount of money charged for something
“This is the estimated sum required for the planned construction of new, modern living quarters for the Swiss Guard.”
The entirety or whole of something that exists
“In that single line is the sum of his life and disposition.”
The principal aspect or dimension of something
“The sum of the matter, when all is said and done, is that the rules must be followed.”
An arithmetical problem, especially at an elementary level
“Work out the leftmost sum in the same way and again place the resulting addition one place to the left.”
A brief summary of something presented
“The sum of the allegations is that the project was delayed by three years, but the builder refused to pay compensation.”
(rare) The top or highest point of something
“Then he would be seeking the sum of happiness. But do you think he would find it among these things which we have shown to be unable to confer what they promise?”
An answer to a problem or puzzle
A large amount or quantity (of something)
Something given as a reward or remuneration for something done
An arithmetical value, typically representing a particular quantity
A sum of money that has been saved or accumulated
A bill for goods or services provided over a period
To find the sum of (two or more amounts)
“A formula can be included at the end of a row to sum the numbers in that row.”
To summarize a text or speech
(amount to) To add up to
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