sum·ming-up
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plural summings-up\
ˌsə-miŋz-ˈəp
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Definition of summing-up
: the act or statement of one who sums up
Synonyms for summing-up
Synonyms
- abstract,
- breviary,
- brief,
- capsule,
- conspectus,
- digest,
- encapsulation,
- epitome,
- inventory,
- outline,
- précis,
- recap,
- recapitulation,
- résumé
- (or resume also resumé),
- roundup,
- run-through,
- rundown,
- sum,
- sum-up,
- summa,
- summarization,
- summary,
- synopsis,
- wrap-up
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“Summing-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summing-up. Accessed 23 May. 2022.
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