Definition of the sum of
1 : an amount of (money)
I paid the sum of $500.
2 : the result of (adding two or more numbers together)
The sum of 5 and 7 is 12
3 : all there is of : the whole amount of
Working odd summer jobs has been the sum of my experience so far.
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