as in sum
a complete amount of something
the summation of climatic conditions that affect plant growth
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Recent Examples of summation
With a page dedicated to each artist, where one work is showcased next to a brief career summation, the book is a revelation, and a treat for both eye and mind.
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airmail.news, 7 Nov. 2024
The Fenty mogul was present throughout the three-week trial to support her partner and, toward the end, brought 2-year-old RZA and 1-year-old Riot Rose with her to watch summations, about which Tacopina said Ri had only pure intentions.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
In his summation to jurors, prosecutor Joseph Ford essentially blamed Darrow for the dynamiting of The Times.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
But the neatest summation is probably that Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are returning to their natural places in the Bundesliga.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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airmail.news, 7 Nov. 2024
The Fenty mogul was present throughout the three-week trial to support her partner and, toward the end, brought 2-year-old RZA and 1-year-old Riot Rose with her to watch summations, about which Tacopina said Ri had only pure intentions.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
In his summation to jurors, prosecutor Joseph Ford essentially blamed Darrow for the dynamiting of The Times.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
But the neatest summation is probably that Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are returning to their natural places in the Bundesliga.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summation
Noun
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This significant dip would shrink the worldwide goods trade by 1.7 percentage points, turning the total sum negative.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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And then squared off the trade a week later, bagging a massive sum.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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For anyone doing this for the first time, do be warned this station is extremely small with just six ticket barriers in total.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Besides distribution, Quintus owns and operates a portfolio of AVOD channel brands that reach more 13 million subscribers in total.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Bonn Challenge, a global initiative aiming to restore 350 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, has already secured commitments from 61 countries, with total pledging to restore 210 million hectares in totality.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Just say 'totality of the circumstances' and by the time anyone who cares finds out, the application will be granted.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Caribbean on the whole is a safe destination, with most countries falling under level 1.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
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The show is bold, sensual, and unmistakably Faena—blending flamenco, burlesque, and contemporary dance into a captivating whole.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Summation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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