summing-up

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sum·ming-up | \ ˌsə-miŋ-ˈəp

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Definition of summing-up

: the act or statement of one who sums up

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summing-up

noun

English Language Learners Definition of summing-up

: the act of telling information again using fewer words

law : a final speech made by a lawyer or judge in a court of law to give a summary of the arguments and evidence in a case

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summing-up

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: closing argument

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