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Meaning of sum
The primary meaning of the word "sum" is a quantity obtained by addition.
Etymology of sum
The word "sum" originates from the Old French word "somme", which is derived from the Latin word "summa", meaning "highest" or "total", and is related to the verb "sumere", meaning "to take" or "to add"
Historically, the word "sum" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a total or aggregate amount
Synonyms
total
aggregate
amount
quantity
whole
entirety
overall
complete
comprehensive
addition
tally
score
reckoning
calculation
computation
arithmetic
math
figures
numbers
count
enumeration
summation
accumulation
aggregate amount
gross
bulk
mass
entirety
completeness
fullness
wholeness
inclusiveness
allness
universality
totality
entirety
completeness
Definitions
- A quantity obtained by addition, especially a final or total amount
- A brief statement summarizing the main points of a document, text, or speech
- A large amount of money
Usage Examples
- The sum of the numbers 2 and 3 is 5
- The sum of the report highlighted the main findings and recommendations
- The company paid a large sum of money to settle the lawsuit
Antonyms
difference
subtraction
deduction
reduction
decrease
less
minus
deficit
shortage
scarcity
insufficiency
inadequacy
paucity
lack
want
need
absence
nonexistence
nothingness
emptiness
hollowness
vacancy
void
zero
nil
naught
nonexistent
unreal
imaginary
fanciful
hypothetical