sum
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈsəm// UK //sˈʌm// sum
n. the total amount you get when you add two or more numbers together. It can also mean a specific amount of money.
n. the aggregate total resulting from the addition of two or more numbers, quantities, or items. Also refers to a particular amount of money, often a significant one.
The sum of five and three is eight.
The charity raised a large sum of money during the weekend auction to fund the new hospital wing.
While the individual components of the theory are simple, the sum of its parts creates a remarkably complex framework for understanding modern economics.
Usage
Often used in the fixed phrase 'the sum of' or followed by a prepositional phrase indicating currency.