■ noun
1》 a particular amount of money.
2》 ( the ~ of ) the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or amounts.
↘the total amount of something that exists.
3》 an arithmetical problem, especially at an elementary level.
■ verb ( ~s , ~ming , ~med )
1》 ( ~ someone/thing up ) concisely describe the nature or character of someone or something.
↘( ~ up ) ~marize briefly.
2》 ( ~ up ) Law (of a judge) review the evidence at the end of a case, and direct the jury regarding points of law.
3》 technical find the ~ of (two or more amounts).
Phrases
in ~ to ~ up.
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. ~ma 'main part, ~ total', feminine of ~mus 'highest'.