sum Definition
- 1the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers, amounts, or items
- 2a particular amount of money
Using sum: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The sum of 2 and 3 is 5.
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The sum of all the parts equals the whole.
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She spent a large sum of money on her vacation.
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He won a sum of $10,000 in the lottery.
sum Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for sum
Phrases with sum
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In sum, the report concludes that the project is not feasible.
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The sum total of his possessions was a few clothes and a guitar.
a single payment made at one time, rather than several smaller payments over a period of time
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He received a lump sum payment for his retirement.
Origins of sum
from Old English 'sum', meaning 'a quantity of a thing'
Summary: sum in Brief
The term 'sum' [sʌm] refers to the total amount resulting from adding two or more numbers, amounts, or items. It can also refer to a particular amount of money. Phrases like 'in sum' and 'sum total' emphasize the entirety of something, while 'lump sum' refers to a single payment made at one time.
