B2 adjective محايد

sum

/sʌm/

Relating to the total amount or the whole resulting from the addition of several items or parts. In this form, it typically functions as an attributive adjective to emphasize the complete or aggregate nature of a figure or result.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

The sum total of her efforts resulted in a magnificent final project.

The sum total of her efforts resulted in a magnificent final project.

2

The sum liabilities of the corporation were disclosed in the annual audit.

The sum liabilities of the corporation were disclosed in the annual audit.

3

I spent the sum total of five dollars on this lunch.

I spent the sum total of five dollars on this lunch.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
sum
Verb
summate
ظرف
summatively
صفة
sum
مرتبط
summation
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'S.U.M.' as 'Starting Until Maximum' – it includes everything from the beginning to the very end.

اختبار سريع

The ___ total of the damages was estimated to be over a million dollars.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: sum

أمثلة

1

The sum total of her efforts resulted in a magnificent final project.

everyday

The sum total of her efforts resulted in a magnificent final project.

2

The sum liabilities of the corporation were disclosed in the annual audit.

formal

The sum liabilities of the corporation were disclosed in the annual audit.

3

I spent the sum total of five dollars on this lunch.

informal

I spent the sum total of five dollars on this lunch.

4

The researcher measured the sum weight of the chemical compounds before the reaction.

academic

The researcher measured the sum weight of the chemical compounds before the reaction.

5

We need to evaluate the sum effect of these policy changes on our quarterly revenue.

business

We need to evaluate the sum effect of these policy changes on our quarterly revenue.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
sum
Verb
summate
ظرف
summatively
صفة
sum
مرتبط
summation

تلازمات شائعة

sum total sum total
sum amount sum amount
sum value sum value
sum weight sum weight
sum effect sum effect

العبارات الشائعة

sum total

the whole amount

in sum

to conclude or summarize

sum and substance

the essence or main point

يُخلط عادةً مع

sum vs some

Some refers to an unspecified quantity or part, while sum refers to the specific total or whole amount.

sum vs summary

Summary is a brief statement of main points, whereas sum focuses on the mathematical or logical total.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

While 'sum' is primarily a noun, it functions as an adjective in specific phrases like 'sum total.' It is used to emphasize that every part has been included in the calculation.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'sum' when they mean 'summary' for a piece of writing, or they confuse the pronunciation with 'some'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'S.U.M.' as 'Starting Until Maximum' – it includes everything from the beginning to the very end.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Latin word 'summa', meaning the highest part, main point, or the whole.

أنماط نحوية

Used attributively (before a noun) Non-gradable adjective (cannot be 'more sum') Commonly paired with the noun 'total'

اختبار سريع

The ___ total of the damages was estimated to be over a million dollars.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: sum

كلمات ذات صلة

arbiter

B2

An arbiter is a person or authority who has the power to settle a dispute or decide what is right, acceptable, or fashionable. It can refer to a formal legal role or a metaphorical judge of cultural and social standards.

arbitrarily

C2

To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.

arbitrariness

C1

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.

arbitrator

C2

A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.

arboreal

B2

Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.

appreciate

B2

To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.

approbate

C1

To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.

approve

C1

Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.

apropos

B2

Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.

arboretum

C1

A botanical garden specifically devoted to the cultivation and exhibition of a wide variety of trees and shrubs for scientific or educational purposes. It serves as a living collection of woody plants, often featuring rare or non-native species.

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