| Sum (sum) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Sum |
| [OE. summe,
somme, OF. sume, some, F. somme, L.
summa, fr. summus highest, a superlative from sub
under. See Sub-, and cf. Supreme.] |
The aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or
particulars; the amount or whole of any number of individuals or
particulars added together; as, the sum of 5 and 7 is
12.
A quantity of money or currency; any
amount, indefinitely; as, a sum of money; a small sum,
or a large sum.
The principal points or thoughts when
viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium; as, this is
the sum of all the evidence in the case; this is the sum
and substance of his objections.
Height; completion; utmost
degree.
A problem to be solved, or
an example to be wrought out.
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To bring together into one whole] to collect
into one amount; to cast up, as a column of figures; to ascertain the
totality of; -- usually with up.
To bring or collect into a small compass;
to comprise in a few words; to condense; -- usually with
up.
To have (the feathers)
full grown; to furnish with complete, or full-grown,
plumage.
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