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sum

他動詞[C/U] 両方

複数形: sums過去形: summed過去分詞: summed現在分詞: summing

This word carries a heavy association with precision and finality. In a mathematical sense, it represents the closing of a calculation, the point where multiple parts merge into a single, definitive result. It evokes a feeling of completion and accuracy. When used regarding money, it often suggests a bulk quantity rather than a specific currency denomination. It shifts the focus from the individual coins or bills to the overall weight or value of the wealth, often implying a significant or noteworthy amount in a formal or legal context.

Countable when referring to a specific amount of money (a sum of money). Uncountable when referring to the mathematical result of addition.

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The total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers.

"The sum of five and seven is twelve."

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A particular amount of money.

"He paid a large sum for the antique car."

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To add together a set of numbers to find the total.

"She summed the column of figures in the ledger."

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To express the essence of something in a few words.

"The report sums up the current economic crisis."