summing (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌmɪŋ/
Definition
Calculating the total of two or more numbers, or providing a concise overview of the essential points of a discussion or text.
Examples
The accountant is currently summing the expenses from the last quarter to prepare the tax report.
He finished his speech by summing up the primary goals of the new environmental initiative.
Summing the total number of attendees proved difficult due to the constant movement in the room.
How to Use summing
- sum up (phrasal verb)
- To provide a summary of information. — "Please sum up your findings in one paragraph."
- summing up (collocation)
- The act of giving a final summary. — "Her summing up of the situation was very accurate."
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