summation

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Definition of summation

1 : the act or process of forming a sum : addition

2 : sum, total

3 : cumulative action or effect especially : the process by which a sequence of stimuli that are individually inadequate to produce a response are cumulatively able to induce a nerve impulse

4 : a final part of an argument reviewing points made and expressing conclusions

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A summation can be found at the end of the report. We gave a summation of our discovery. The defense attorneys and prosecutors are set to make their final summations today.

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summation

noun

sum·ma·tion | \ (ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shən

Medical Definition of summation

: cumulative action or effect especially : the process by which a sequence of stimuli that are individually inadequate to produce a response are cumulatively able to induce a nerve impulse — see spatial summation, temporal summation

summation

noun

sum·ma·tion | \ sə-ˈmā-shən