summations

noun

plural of summation
as in totals
a complete amount of something the summation of climatic conditions that affect plant growth

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Recent Examples of summations The hearing concluded Thursday, and Judge Gregory Carro asked both sides to submit their summations. — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025 Fortunately, the company has updated its policy to include plain-language summations, which go a long way toward clarifying the entire document. — Max Eddy, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2023
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  1. totals
  2. sums
  3. totalities
  4. aggregates
Noun
  • Maui is forecast to see 4 to 6 inches, while the forecast is less certain for the other islands, with generally lower totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected and isolated amounts up to 4 inches or more possible.
    — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The storm is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with maximum amounts of 15 inches across the Big Island.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of totals
Noun
  • Yet employers spend enormous sums purchasing healthcare without consistently demanding the same operational discipline.
    — Eugene Litvak, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But even small retirement contributions can compound into large sums, given enough time.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sums
Noun
  • The 2027 total solar eclipse is part of a family of moon shadows called Saros 136, which produces very long-duration totalities.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026
Definition of totalities
Noun
  • As water is applied to the garden, soil aggregates gradually break down.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Long Weekend largely aggregates and cross-promotes arts events already happening in the area on the first five days of July.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026
Definition of aggregates

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