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sums

The correct spelling is sums.

How to pronounce sums

noun

IPA: /sʌmz/

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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. 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. 2.A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
  3. 3.(often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
  4. 4.A quantity of money.
  5. 5.A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium.

verb

  1. 1.To add together.
  2. 2.To give a summary of.

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