sum

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a specific amount of money.

n. a particular amount of money, often implying a significant or specific quantity.

“He paid a large sum of money for the vintage car.”

“The charity received a substantial sum from an anonymous donor, allowing them to complete the construction of the new wing ahead of schedule.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Mathematics British English

n. a math problem or calculation, especially one given to students.

n. an arithmetic calculation or problem, typically one assigned as a school exercise.

“The teacher asked the children to do their sums in their notebooks.”

“Primary school students are expected to master mental sums before they are permitted to use calculators in the classroom.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal · Literary

n. the most important part or the main point of something.

n. the essence, substance, or principal points of a matter when viewed as a whole.

“The sum of his argument was that we need to act now.”

“The sum of her life's work was a profound commitment to social justice, visible in every policy she helped draft during her tenure.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Mathematics

v. to calculate the total of several numbers.

v. to find the total of a set of numbers or quantities through addition.

Español:sumar

“If you sum these figures, you will see the profit margin.”

“The software is designed to sum the daily receipts automatically and generate a report for the management team by midnight.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal

v. to give a short description of the main points.

v. to present the substance of a matter in a concise form.

“To sum, the project was a success despite the early delays.”

“The chairman attempted to sum the committee's findings in a single paragraph, though many members felt this omitted crucial nuances.”