summation
noun
sum·ma·tion
(ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shən 
1
: the act or process of forming a sum : addition
3
: cumulative action or effect
especially
: the process by which a sequence of stimuli that are individually inadequate to produce a response are cumulatively able to induce a nerve impulse
4
: a final part of an argument reviewing points made and expressing conclusions
Examples of summation in a Sentence
A summation can be found at the end of the report.
We gave a summation of our discovery.
The defense attorneys and prosecutors are set to make their final summations today.
Recent Examples on the Web
In Ohtani’s opening act as a Dodger, this is the best summation of how he’s been feeling at the plate.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
That’s an apt summation of the New England Patriots during their championship run in the first two decades of this century.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024
The best nonalcoholic gins, rums, whiskeys, tequilas and bitters
In summation: All colas aren’t created equal.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2024
Chelsea Linsley, a co-author of the Center for Climate Integrity’s report, offered a blunt summation of the study’s conclusions in a call with PopSci.
—Popular Science, 28 Feb. 2024
During the summations, Mr. Trump’s account on his Truth Social website made about 16 posts in 15 minutes mostly attacking Judge Kaplan and Ms. Carroll, with his familiar insults — the kinds of insults that have now become very costly.
—Kate Christobek, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024
Trump returned roughly 40 minutes later as his own lawyers began their summation.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
Trump shook his head vigorously as Kaplan spoke early in her summation, then suddenly stood and walked out, taking Secret Service agents with him.
—Jennifer Peltz, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024
This might be Mann’s most personal and emotional film to date, a summation of a life spent striving for unreachable excellence while constantly looking ahead to new challenges.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2024
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
That’s an apt summation of the New England Patriots during their championship run in the first two decades of this century.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024
The best nonalcoholic gins, rums, whiskeys, tequilas and bitters
In summation: All colas aren’t created equal.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2024
Chelsea Linsley, a co-author of the Center for Climate Integrity’s report, offered a blunt summation of the study’s conclusions in a call with PopSci.
—Popular Science, 28 Feb. 2024
During the summations, Mr. Trump’s account on his Truth Social website made about 16 posts in 15 minutes mostly attacking Judge Kaplan and Ms. Carroll, with his familiar insults — the kinds of insults that have now become very costly.
—Kate Christobek, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024
Trump returned roughly 40 minutes later as his own lawyers began their summation.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
Trump shook his head vigorously as Kaplan spoke early in her summation, then suddenly stood and walked out, taking Secret Service agents with him.
—Jennifer Peltz, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024
This might be Mann’s most personal and emotional film to date, a summation of a life spent striving for unreachable excellence while constantly looking ahead to new challenges.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2024
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“Summation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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summation
noun
sum·ma·tion
(ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shən
1
: the act or process of forming a sum : addition
2
3
: a final part of an argument reviewing points made and expressing conclusions
Medical Definition
summation
noun
sum·ma·tion
(ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shən
: cumulative action or effect
especially
: the process by which a sequence of stimuli that are individually inadequate to produce a response are cumulatively able to induce a nerve impulse see spatial summation, temporal summation
Legal Definition
summation
noun
sum·ma·tion
sə-ˈmā-shən
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