as in sum
a complete amount of something
the summation of climatic conditions that affect plant growth
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Recent Examples of summation
The For My Fans Tour date doubled as a survey of the Queen of Hip Hop Soul’s career and a summation of her triumphant journey from a street-smart artist who burst on the scene to a superstar who overcame everything from serious depression to substance abuse.
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
The jury of seven women and five men received the case at 4 p.m. after spending the day hearing two days of final summations from each side.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
With a page dedicated to each artist, where one work is showcased next to a brief career summation, the book is a revelation, and a treat for both eye and mind.
—airmail.news, 7 Nov. 2024
The Fenty mogul was present throughout the three-week trial to support her partner and, toward the end, brought 2-year-old RZA and 1-year-old Riot Rose with her to watch summations, about which Tacopina said Ri had only pure intentions.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
The jury of seven women and five men received the case at 4 p.m. after spending the day hearing two days of final summations from each side.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
With a page dedicated to each artist, where one work is showcased next to a brief career summation, the book is a revelation, and a treat for both eye and mind.
—airmail.news, 7 Nov. 2024
The Fenty mogul was present throughout the three-week trial to support her partner and, toward the end, brought 2-year-old RZA and 1-year-old Riot Rose with her to watch summations, about which Tacopina said Ri had only pure intentions.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summation
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According to news reports, activist investor David Hoffmann is also under contract on a separate Naples estate for an undisclosed sum north of $100 million.—
Peter Lane Taylor,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The following summer, Spurs paid sizeable sums for Richarlison and Yves Bissouma and completed the deal to sign Cristian Romero after a season-long loan.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Selected as an astronaut in 2013, McClain has spent a prior total of 13 hours and 8 minutes conducting two spacewalks – both occurring on her first 204-day spaceflight between 2018 and 2019.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Neighboring state Montana reported a total of seven cases on April 29, and Washington reported a total of five cases on April 22.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
1 May 2025
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Mario Tama / Getty Images Many in the U.S. outside of the path of totality saw a partial solar eclipse, when the moon covers part of the sun.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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This eclipse will have no period of darkness, known as totality.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cosmo is largely wasted in a rote cranky-but-loyal part that adds little to the undernourished whole.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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This match was brimming with goals and officiating controversy, and on the whole, the weekend was a humble reminder to everyone who dared question the chaos quotient in this league: The limit does not exist.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Summation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summation. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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