sum

  • (noun): A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
  • (noun): (often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
  • (noun): A quantity of money.
  • (noun): A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium.
  • (noun): A central idea or point; gist.
  • (noun): The utmost degree.
  • (noun): An old English measure of corn equal to the quarter.
  • (verb): To add together.
  • (verb): To give a summary of.
  • The sum of 3 and 4 is 7.
  • We're learning about division, and the sums are tricky.
  • a tidy sum
  • This is the sum and substance of his objections.