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sum

/sʌm/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The total amount or quantity of something.

  • Noun or Verb

    The act of adding two or more numbers or quantities.

Pronunciation
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Antonyms

many , much , none
Synonyms

calculation , computation , center , centre , core , essence , gist , heart , heart and soul , inwardness , kernel , marrow , meat , nitty-gritty , nub , pith , substance , quarter , amount , sum total , summation , total , totality , amount , quantity , summary , summit , add , add together , add up , sum up , summate , tally , tot , tot up , total , tote up , summarize , a few
Rhymes
Words rhyming with sum
num , bum , plum
Variants
List of all variants of sum that leads to same result
in sum , sum , summabilities , summability , summable , sums , summed , summing , sum total , sum totals , sum-up , sum-ups , sum up , summed up , summing up , sums up , sum and substance , dim sum , dim sums , direct sum , direct sums , vector sum , vector sums
Etymology
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From Old English sum 'total', from suman 'to sum'.

Trivia
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  1. The smallest number that, when added to 1, results in a sum greater than 100 is 99.

  2. The sum of the first n positive integers is given by the formula n(n+1)/2.

  3. The sum of the infinite geometric series 1 + 1/2 + 1/4 + ... is 2.

Related Concepts
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  1. Difference: The opposite of sum, representing the subtraction of one quantity from another.

  2. Product: The result of multiplying two or more numbers or quantities.

Culture
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In mathematics and accounting, 'sum' is a fundamental concept used to find the total amount of a set of numbers or quantities. It is often represented by the Greek letter sigma (Σ) or the Roman letter S. In literature, 'sum' can also refer to a total or aggregate, as in the phrase 'the sum total of one's experiences'.

How to Memorize "sum"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a scale or balance, with one side representing the first number or quantity and the other side representing the second number or quantity. The scale tips to indicate the total sum when both sides are equal.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sum' with the number 1 + 1 = 2. This simple sum can help you remember the concept.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'S-U-M' to remember that it stands for 'Sum, Subtract, and Multiply' in mathematical operations.

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