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summation

noun

(ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shən

Definition of summation

as in sum

a complete amount of something the summation of climatic conditions that affect plant growth

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Recent Examples of summation In addition, the news organization insists its statements are true in the sense that, even if some details are inaccurate, the gist or overall summation of the reporting was right. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026 Gretchen realized that Blue Antiquity was Oscar’s capstone novel, a summation of what my husband believed about life, love, death, and eternity. — Literary Hub, 12 May 2026 One way to consider this is that while the percentage growth in prices was higher decades ago, there is a history, as the growing CPI is effectively a summation of all previous price hikes. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026 The Battle of the Gullet is a summation of various micro-conflicts happening simultaneously. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for summation

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In his apartment officers found black and gray clothing Fleming wore during the robberies as well as a black duffel bag, a gun belt with a holster, a large sum of cash still wrapped in bank currency bands, and multiple guns.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
That whiplash-inducing sum covers multi-day arena rental, top-tier security, and several headline performers.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026

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According to the city, the vouchers have a $55 value and they can be renewed five times for a total of six months in the program.

— Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 1 July 2026
In total, the proposal calls for 572 condominiums and 949 apartments, with at least 262 units set aside as affordable housing.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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Bilbao Bilbao, on the Bay of Biscay at the northern edge of the path, gets a short totality, but has a spectacular elevated spot to watch the eclipse close to the center.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026
On August 12, 2026, totality will be visible from remote northern Russia, eastern Greenland, western Iceland, northern Spain and the very northwestern tip of Portugal.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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