Summation

usgb/sʌˈmeɪʃn/
noun

The process of adding things together.

The teacher asked the students to do a summation of all the numbers.
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Often appears as...

  • summation of numbers
  • summation of figures
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Mathematical Operation

Refers to the action of calculating the total of two or more numbers or amounts.

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Please perform the summation of these expenses to see our total costs.
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Not a Result

'Summation' is the process, not the final amount.

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During your summation of the weekly earnings, make sure to check your calculations.
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