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When you add two or more numbers together, the result is called their sum. For example, if you have 3 apples and you get another 4 apples, your total number of apples is 7. So, the sum tells you how many all together are.

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"sum" as noun

1 - A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.

2 - (often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).

3 - A quantity of money.

"sum" as verb

1 - To add together.

2 - To give a summary of.

"sum" as noun

1 - The basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan.

2 - The basic unit of money in Uzbekistan.

"sum" as pronoun

1 - A certain number, at least two.

2 - An indefinite quantity.

3 - An indefinite amount, a part.

"sum" as noun

1 - A type of administrative district used in China, Mongolia, and Russia. In Mongolia, a somon is smaller than a province. In China, it is only used in Inner Mongolia where it is equivalent to a township.

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Synonyms
1 - amount
2 - total
3 - totality
4 - summation
5 - aggregate
6 - whole
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Antonyms
1 - parts
2 - components
3 - pieces
4 - parts
5 - elements
6 - fragments
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