sum

/sˈʌm/

/ˈsəm/

[noun] [verb]

Sum

[NOUN]

a quantity of money

synonyms : amount

amount of money

sum of money

the whole amount of numbers added together

synonyms : amount

total

the whole amount

synonyms : aggregate

total

totality

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

synonyms : center

the final aggregate

synonyms : sum total

summation

a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets

synonyms : join

union

to sum

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

determine the sum of

synonyms : add

be a summary of

synonyms : sum up

summarise

summarize

Examples

1. The local businessman donated a large sum to the charity.

2. Joe was doing sums aloud.

3. I can't do this sum.

4. The painting was sold for a sum of $1 million.

Nearby words

sultry

sultana

sulphur-crested cockatoo