summation
summation
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling for "summation"
IPA: /səˈmeɪʃən/
Syllable Breakdown:
sum: /sʌm/
/s/ - voiceless alveolar fricative
/ʌ/ - open-mid back unrounded vowel
/m/ - bilabial nasal consonant
ma: /mæ/
/m/ - bilabial nasal consonant
/æ/ - open front unrounded vowel
tion: /ʃən/
/ʃ/ - voiceless palatal-alveolar fricative
/ə/ - schwa
/n/ - alveolar nasal consonant
Word Form Variations
Summation is primarily used as a noun. There are no common plural or other word form variations for this term.
If you're referring to the mathematical operation of adding a series of numbers, you might use the following terms:
Sum: The result of adding a series of numbers.
Total: Another term for the sum.
Aggregate: A term often used in statistics to refer to the sum of a set of values.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: The act or process of summing or adding up a series of numbers or quantities.
Synonyms: Total, aggregate, sum, addition, tally
Antonyms: Subtraction, difference, reduction
Adjective
Definition: Relating to or involving the act of summing or adding up.
Synonyms: Total, aggregate, cumulative
Antonyms: Subtractive, differential
Verb
Definition: To add up a series of numbers or quantities.
Synonyms: Total, aggregate, sum, add, tally
Antonyms: Subtract, reduce, diminish
Examples of Use
Books
Mathematical context: "The summation of the series 1, 2, 3, ... n is equal to n(n+1)/2." (Thomas & Finney, Calculus, 2010)
Legal context: "The jury's summation was a powerful argument for the defendant's innocence." (Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, 1960)
Newspapers
Business context: "The company's annual summation of its financial performance was disappointing." (The Wall Street Journal, 2023)
Political context: "The president's State of the Union address was a summation of his administration's accomplishments." (The New York Times, 2022)
Online Publications
Scientific context: "The study used a summation model to analyze the impact of climate change on agricultural yields." (Nature Communications, 2021)
Technological context: "The software's summation function allows users to quickly calculate totals." (TechCrunch, 2020)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
TV shows: "The judge's summation in the courtroom drama was a dramatic climax to the episode." (Law & Order, 2023)
Video games: "The player's final score is the summation of points earned throughout the game." (Call of Duty, 2022)
General Public Discourse
Everyday conversation: "Let's do a quick summation of our expenses for the trip."
Public speeches: "In conclusion, I offer this summation of my argument:..."
Note: These are just a few examples, and the word "summation" can be used in countless other contexts. Its versatility and applicability across various fields make it a valuable part of the English language.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Summation
"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives. In summation, it's what you do for others that counts."
— Jackie Robinson"The summation of human experience is that life is short, and we should strive to make it meaningful."
— Anonymous"Wisdom is the summation of many small lessons learned over a lifetime."
— Socrates (attributed)"In the summation of our lives, it is our kindness and compassion that will be remembered, not our wealth or power."
— Dalai Lama"The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider's web. This summation of small moments forms a masterpiece."
— Pablo Picasso"Success is the summation of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."
— Robert Collier"A good decision is the summation of knowledge, experience, and good judgment."
— Peter Drucker"A country's culture is the summation of its intellectual achievements and moral compass."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson (attributed)"Science is the summation of empirical knowledge, constantly evolving through challenge and discovery."
— Carl Sagan"Happiness is the summation of life's moments where you were truly yourself."
— Anonymous
Etymology
Summation comes from the Latin word summare, which means "to sum up" or "to add up." This Latin word itself is derived from the Latin word summa, meaning "sum" or "total."
First Known Use and Meaning:
The first recorded use of "summation" in English dates back to the late 15th century. At that time, it meant the act or process of summing up or adding up a series of numbers or quantities. This original meaning is still the primary one used today.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Summation
Related Phrases:
In summation: This phrase is often used to introduce a concluding statement or summary.
To sum up: Similar to "in summation," this phrase is used to summarize a point or argument.
Idioms with Synonyms:
To add insult to injury: This idiom means to make a bad situation worse, similar to adding to a sum.
To cap it all off: This idiom means to conclude something, often in a negative way, similar to summing up a bad situation.
While there may not be many idioms directly using "summation," these related phrases and idioms can convey similar meanings or concepts.
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Source Information
Definition of summation from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
