Sum
/sʌm/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Sum
noun
- A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
"The sum of 3 and 4 is 7."
- (often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
"We're learning about division, and the sums are tricky."
- A quantity of money.
"a tidy sum"
- A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium.
"This is the sum and substance of his objections."
- A central idea or point; gist.
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