summation

/ˌsʌməˈteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the process or result of adding numbers or amounts together

“The summation of all expenses led to a significant increase in the company’s budget.”

2. noun

a mathematical operation of adding together

“The professor explained the concept of summation in calculus to her students.”

3. noun

a total or sum

“The summation of the votes determined the winner of the election.”

Synonyms

  • addition
  • aggregate
  • total

Antonyms

  • deduction
  • subtraction