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Definition sum in American English

sum verb

verb
/sʌm/
1

to give a summary of something

Example

I'll sum up briefly and then we'll take questions.

Example

Summing up the discussion, he said that all parties would consider how best to resolve the problem.

Synonyms and related words
summarize sum up outline
1.1

if a judge sums up a case, they give a summary of all the evidence that has been given

Example

The judge will sum up the evidence tomorrow.

Example

Summing up, the judge directed the jury to consider whether the accused had acted intentionally.

Synonyms and related words
action advocacy appeal
2

to make a statement that shows what something or someone is like

Example

Her reply seemed to sum up the attitude of all the refugees.

Synonyms and related words
summarize sum up outline
3

to make a judgment about what someone or something is like

Example

I'd already summed him up, and I knew he'd be difficult to work with.

Synonyms and related words
measure come up with judge
Definition sum in American English