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单词 summation
释义

summation

noun

sum·​ma·​tion (ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce summation (audio)
1
: the act or process of forming a sum : addition
2
: sum, total
3
: cumulative action or effect
especially : the process by which a sequence of stimuli that are individually inadequate to produce a response are cumulatively able to induce a nerve impulse
4
: a final part of an argument reviewing points made and expressing conclusions
summational
(ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shnəl How to pronounce summation (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Synonyms

  • aggregate
  • full
  • sum
  • sum total
  • total
  • totality
  • whole
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Example Sentences

A summation can be found at the end of the report. We gave a summation of our discovery. The defense attorneys and prosecutors are set to make their final summations today.
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Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

summation

noun

sum·​ma·​tion (ˌ)sə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce summation (audio)
: cumulative action or effect
especially : the process by which a sequence of stimuli that are individually inadequate to produce a response are cumulatively able to induce a nerve impulse see spatial summation, temporal summation

Legal Definition

summation

noun

sum·​ma·​tion sə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce summation (audio)
: closing argument

summation

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • sum
  • total
  • totality
  • whole
  • full
  • aggregate
  • entirety
  • grand total
  • bulk
  • sum total
  • the whole shebang
  • gross
  • the whole kit and caboodle
  • the whole nine yards
  • the whole bit
  • completeness
  • comprehensiveness
  • cumulativeness
  • mass
  • enchilada
  • schmear
  • lion's share

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • net
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