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The correct spelling is sums.
How to pronounce sums
noun
IPA: /sʌmz/
Say it like: Sum-s
The correct spelling is sums. A type of administrative district used in China, Mongolia, and Russia. In Mongolia, a somon is smaller than a province. In China, it is only used in Inner Mongolia where it is e… 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 type of administrative district used in China, Mongolia, and Russia. In Mongolia, a somon is smaller than a province. In China, it is only used in Inner Mongolia where it is equivalent to a township.
- 2.A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
- 3.(often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
- 4.A quantity of money.
- 5.A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium.
verb
- 1.To add together.
- 2.To give a summary of.
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