SUM


Meaning of SUM in English

■ 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'.

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