noun
summation
suh-MAY-shuhn
Summation (noun) means a final overview that pulls everything together; a summing-up. Example: “The lawyer's summation convinced the jury in ten minutes.”
noun
1
A final overview that pulls everything together; a summing-up.
"The lawyer's summation convinced the jury in ten minutes."
"His summation of the debate captured both sides fairly."
2
The process of adding a series of numbers together.
"The spreadsheet performs a summation of all monthly expenses."
How to use summation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a closing summary of an argument, or the maths process of adding things up.
Common pairings
closing summation
summation of the evidence
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Word forms
- Plural
- summations
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Etymology
Built from sum plus the noun suffix -ation.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for summation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “summation” mean?
The word “summation” means a final overview that pulls everything together; a summing-up. In plain terms, either a closing summary of an argument, or the maths process of adding things up.
How do you pronounce “summation”?
“Summation” is pronounced suh-MAY-shuhn (/sʌˈmeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “summation” in a sentence?
Here is “summation” used in a sentence: “The lawyer's summation convinced the jury in ten minutes.”
What part of speech is “summation”?
“Summation” is a noun.
How many meanings does “summation” have?
“Summation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a final overview that pulls everything together; a summing-up.
