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
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The dynamic has put some condo owners in a double bind, Marcus said — unable to afford special assessments for repairs or rising maintenance fees and insurance rates, but also unable to sell their units for a reasonable sum.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to the methodology: The ROI is the cumulative sum of earnings minus the total out-of-pocket costs based on the average net price.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
4 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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In total the company made 20 unique edits to 14 genes in the gray wolf genome.—
Emily Mullin,
Wired News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Unlike last year's total solar eclipse, during which there were a few brief moments during totality when the sun was shielded and people could safely remove eyewear to take in the sight, during a partial solar eclipse, there is no safe time for sky gazers to view the spectacle with the naked eye.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The latter causes a total solar eclipse, which is seen across a dark and narrow corridor on Earth called the path of totality.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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On the whole, the Rockcut Trails are offering both a new experience in and perspective on the region.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
AFAR Media,
27 Mar. 2025
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Consumer confidence on the whole is slipping as the tariffs come into play and shoppers lament their own personal finances.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Summation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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