Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The total result of adding numbers or an amount of something.
Sum
/sʌm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The sum of 3 and 4 is 7.We spent a large sum of money on travel.
Etymology:
The word sum comes from the Latin word summa, meaning the highest or total amount. It entered the English language around the 13th century, signifying the result of an arithmetic addition.
Usage Statistics:
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