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Moderatesum
The correct spelling is sum.
How to pronounce sum
/sʌm/
nounIPA: /sʌm/
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The correct spelling is sum. A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation. For example: "The sum of 3 and 4 is 7."
Usage Examples
“The sum of 3 and 4 is 7.”
“We're learning about division, and the sums are tricky.”
“a tidy sum”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
- 2.(often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
- 3.A quantity of money.
- 4.A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium.
- 5.A central idea or point; gist.
verb
- 1.To add together.
- 2.To give a summary of.
pronoun
- 1.A certain number, at least two.
- 2.An indefinite quantity.
- 3.An indefinite amount, a part.
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