as in sum
a complete amount of something
the summation of climatic conditions that affect plant growth
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Somewhere behind Pinewood Derby trophies, baby shoes, and Easter decorations, the summation of a man’s impact sat flattened in a plastic holder.
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Clare French, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2024
The prosecution wrapped up their summation earlier in the day.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024
Hard Truths is both a summation of that work and a bold move forward.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2024
The defense’s closing statements will resume on Wednesday and are expected to be followed by summations from both Hana and Daibes’ lawyers, after which the government will offer a rebuttal.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024
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Clare French, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2024
The prosecution wrapped up their summation earlier in the day.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024
Hard Truths is both a summation of that work and a bold move forward.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2024
The defense’s closing statements will resume on Wednesday and are expected to be followed by summations from both Hana and Daibes’ lawyers, after which the government will offer a rebuttal.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 July 2024
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“Summation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summation. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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