Definition of sum
- reached the sum of human happiness
- the sum of this criticism follows
- —C. W. Hendel
- the sum and substance of an argument
- the sum of 5 and 7 is 12
First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearcan sum figures in his head faster than I can punch them into a calculator
14th century
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