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- Dictionarysum/sʌm/
noun
- 1. a particular amount of money: "they could not afford such a sum" Similar
- 2. the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers, amounts, or items: "the sum of two prime numbers" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. find the sum of (two or more amounts): "if we sum these equations we obtain X"
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SUM definition: 1. an amount of money: 2. the whole number or amount when two or more numbers or amounts have been…. Learn more.
The meaning of SUM is an indefinite or specified amount of money. How to use sum in a sentence.
In mathematics, the sum of two numbers is the number that is obtained when they are added together. The sum of all the angles of a triangle is 180 degrees. [ + of] Synonyms: total, aggregate, tally, entirety More Synonyms of sum. 4. singular noun. The sum of something is all of it.
1. the aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars as determined by or as if by the mathematical process of addition: The sum of 6 and 8 is 14. 2. an amount or quantity, esp. of money: to lend small sums. 3. a series of numbers or quantities to be added up.
noun. the aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars as determined by or as if by the mathematical process of addition: The sum of 6 and 8 is 14. a particular aggregate or total, especially with reference to money: The expenses came to an enormous sum. an indefinite amount or quantity, especially of money:
Definition of sum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a simple mathematical calculation such as adding two numbers together: Kids these days can't do sums without a calculator. sum noun [C] (TOTAL) the total amount that you get when you add two or more numbers together: The sum of six and seven is thirteen. See also. lump sum.
Definitions of sum. noun. a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers. synonyms: amount, total. see more. the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable. noun. a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets.
noun. sums. The whole amount; totality; aggregate. The sum of our experience. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The result obtained by adding numbers or quantities; total. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An amount of money. A sum paid in reparation. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
a : the result of adding two or more numbers together. The sum of 5 and 7 is 12. b : a simple problem in mathematics — usually plural. schoolchildren doing sums. 3. [singular] : the whole amount of something. Working odd summer jobs has been the sum of my experience so far. [=has been all the experience I've had so far] — see also sum total. in sum
