B2 adjective Neutral

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
sum
Verb
summate
Adverb
summatively
Adjektiv
sum
Verwandt
summation
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Merkhilfe

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: sum

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
sum
Verb
summate
Adverb
summatively
Adjektiv
sum
Verwandt
summation

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

sum total

the whole amount

in sum

to conclude or summarize

sum and substance

the essence or main point

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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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Häufige Fehler

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

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Merkhilfe

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

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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: sum

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C1

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occurrence

C1

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percent

C1

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percentage

C2

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periodic

C2

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principle

B2

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requirement

C1

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respond

B2

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responsive

C1

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