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noun sum·ming-up \ ˌsə-miŋ-ˈəp \

Definition of summing-up

plural summings-up play \-miŋz-\

:the act or statement of one who sums up

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First Known Use of summing-up

1658

summing-up Synonyms

Synonyms

abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resumé), roundup, rundown, run-through, sum, summa, summarization, summing-up, sum-up, synopsis, wrap-up

Related Words

abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening; simplification, streamlining; rehash, reprise; conclusion, epilogue (also epilog)

Near Antonyms

amplification, enlargement, expansion; addendum, supplement

SUMMING-UP Defined for English Language Learners

summing-up

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Definition of summing-up for English Language Learners

: 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

Law Dictionary

summing-up

noun sum·ming-up

legal Definition of summing-up

:closing argument

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