summate

[ˈsʌmeɪt]

summate Definition

• 1. to add up a set of numbers or quantities
• 2. to reach a final conclusion or decision after consideration of all the information

Using summate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "summate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Please summate the total cost of the items in your cart.

• Example

  The committee will summate the evidence and make a recommendation.

• Example

  After summing up all the pros and cons, we decided to go ahead with the project.

summate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for summate

• total
• aggregate
• combine
• decide
• conclude

Phrases with summate

• summate to

  to add up to a particular total

  Example

  The expenses summate to $5000.

• summate with

  to combine or join with something else

  Example

  Her experience in marketing will summate well with our team's expertise.

• summate up

  to summarize or give a brief account of something

  Example

  Can you summate up the main points of the presentation?

Origins of summate

from Latin 'summa', meaning 'highest point'

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Summary: summate in Brief

The verb 'summate' [ˈsʌmeɪt] has two meanings. The first is to add up a set of numbers or quantities, as in 'Please summate the total cost of the items in your cart.' The second is to reach a final conclusion or decision after considering all the information, as in 'The committee will summate the evidence and make a recommendation.' Other phrases include 'summate to,' 'summate with,' and 'summate up.'