sum
noun
the aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars as determined by or as if by the mathematical process of addition.
sums
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pluralof sum.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof sum (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
sumnounthe aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars as determined by or as if by the mathematical process of addition.
Example Sentences
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But White emphasized that for companies handling billions in revenue, "the sums are kind of irrelevant."
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
But the sums needed to lift them up the divisions have cooled that idea quickly, and it is not on the table today.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Lecornu has said the draft law, first presented before the protests, would allow these sums to be "taken from family allowances and housing benefits, while ensuring a minimum income is preserved".
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Liga each season, the sums don't add up.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
To help you get started, the figure below sums up the most-used meters.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
