summation
noun
sum·ma·tion
(ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shən 
1
: the act or process of forming a sum : addition
3
: cumulative action or effect
especially
: the process by which a sequence of stimuli that are individually inadequate to produce a response are cumulatively able to induce a nerve impulse
4
: a final part of an argument reviewing points made and expressing conclusions
Examples of summation in a Sentence
A summation can be found at the end of the report.
We gave a summation of our discovery.
The defense attorneys and prosecutors are set to make their final summations today.
Recent Examples on the Web
During his summation, Franklin County prosecutor Anthony Pierson told the jury that the evidence proved beyond reasonable doubt that Coy's use of deadly force was not justified, according to his training and national police standards.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Here's a brief summation for the benefit of those who may not have kept up with the more recent seasons.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 July 2024
Just to make up an example, suppose the lawyer was paid $50 an hour for jury selection and $200 an hour to prepare a final summation of your case to the jury.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Instead of digging in, Murphy and Brennan lean on the cycles of abuse to account for everything — a valid reason to be sure, but one that’s just kind of tossed in, like a lazy summation by a prosecutor bored with their own case.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Here's a brief summation for the benefit of those who may not have kept up with the more recent seasons.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 July 2024
Just to make up an example, suppose the lawyer was paid $50 an hour for jury selection and $200 an hour to prepare a final summation of your case to the jury.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Instead of digging in, Murphy and Brennan lean on the cycles of abuse to account for everything — a valid reason to be sure, but one that’s just kind of tossed in, like a lazy summation by a prosecutor bored with their own case.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Summation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summation. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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summation
noun
sum·ma·tion
(ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shən
1
: the act or process of forming a sum : addition
2
3
: a final part of an argument reviewing points made and expressing conclusions
Medical Definition
summation
noun
sum·ma·tion
(ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shən
: cumulative action or effect
especially
: the process by which a sequence of stimuli that are individually inadequate to produce a response are cumulatively able to induce a nerve impulse see spatial summation, temporal summation
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summation
noun
sum·ma·tion
sə-ˈmā-shən
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