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

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."

The process of adding a series of numbers together.

"The spreadsheet performs a summation of all monthly expenses."

How to use summation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a closing summary of an argument, or the maths process of adding things up.

Common pairings

closing summation summation of the evidence

Word forms

summations plural

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Etymology

Built from sum plus the noun suffix -ation.

Synonyms

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addition plus sum rundown sum total summing up

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Rhymes for summation

region ablation allusion emulsion ideation novation abortion abrasion diffusion elocution extension oxidation

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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.

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