Added 7 October 2026
sum
/sʌm/ symbol
In Latin: summa Wiktionary
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noun
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A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
The sum of 3 and 4 is 7.
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An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
We're learning about division, and the sums are tricky.
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A quantity of money.
a tidy sum
verb
noun
- The basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan.
- The basic unit of money in Uzbekistan.
Origin
From Middle English summe, from Old French summe, from Latin summa (“highest point; sum”), from summus (“highest”).
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