Αναζήτηση
to sum up
[phrase form: sum]
01
to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something
Transitive: to sum up a piece of content
Example
He summed up the novel 's plot in a few sentences for those who had n't read it.
The speaker took a moment to sum up the main points of the presentation.
The teacher encouraged the students to sum up their findings in a brief paragraph.
02
to calculate and determine the total amount of something
Transitive: to sum up an amount
Example
Can you sum up the monthly expenses for each category in the spreadsheet?
The teacher asked the students to sum up the scores for the final exam.
The accountant needed to sum up the expenses for the quarterly report.
03
(of a judge) to explain the main points of a case to the jury at the end of a trial
Transitive: to sum up a case
04
to express a brief conclusion or judgment about someone or something based on available information
Transitive: to sum up sb/sth
Example
Jane summed up the new recruit as hardworking from his interview.
The teacher summed up Sally 's presentation as insightful.
After listening to both sides of the argument, she summed up the situation as a misunderstanding.
Παράδειγμα
He summed up the novel's plot in a few sentences for those who hadn't read it.
The speaker took a moment to sum up the main points of the presentation.
The teacher encouraged the students to sum up their findings in a brief paragraph.
