the sum of

phrase

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.

Examples of the sum of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Vidic has a point, though, for he and Ferdinand, who became the best central defensive partnership in world football as United became English, European and world champions in 2008, were the sum of both their contrasting talents. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026

But the result is something much larger than the sum of its small, humble parts. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Molinar’s settlement is equal to the sum of one year’s salary and benefits, according to the separation agreement released by Fort Worth ISD officials on Tuesday in response to an open records request. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

And until that is corrected, the on-field results will continue to be less than the sum of the parts. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Rhymes for the sum of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove