B2 adjective ニュートラル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
sum
Verb
summate
副詞
summatively
形容詞
sum
関連
summation
💡

覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: sum

例文

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.

語族

名詞
sum
Verb
summate
副詞
summatively
形容詞
sum
関連
summation

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

sum total

the whole amount

in sum

to conclude or summarize

sum and substance

the essence or main point

よく混同される語

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.

📝

使い方のコツ

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.

⚠️

よくある間違い

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

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: sum

関連単語

cause

A1

To make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant. It is used to describe the action that results in a specific effect or situation.

through

A1

Used to describe moving from one side of an opening, area, or object to the other side. It can also refer to the period of time from the beginning to the end of an event.

effective

A2

Something is effective when it successfully produces the intended or desired result. It describes a person, method, or thing that works well and achieves its goal.

epic

A1

A long book, poem, or movie that tells a story about heroes and great events. It usually covers a long period of time and many adventures.

robotics

B2

The branch of technology and engineering that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots. It is a multidisciplinary field combining computer science, electronics, and mechanical engineering to create autonomous or semi-autonomous machines.

dean

B2

A dean is a high-ranking official at a university or college who oversees a specific department, faculty, or administrative area. They are responsible for academic leadership, managing faculty members, and ensuring the general welfare of students within their division.

decade

B2

A period of ten years, typically used to measure time or categorize a specific historical era. It is a common unit of time used to track social, economic, or personal changes over a significant duration.

enable

B2

To provide someone with the means, authority, or opportunity to do something. It also means to make a process or a system possible or operational.

mature

B2

Describing someone who behaves in a sensible, responsible way like an adult, or something that has reached a state of full development. It is often used to describe people, plants, or economic markets that are no longer growing rapidly but are stable.

scheme

B2

A systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting an idea into effect. It can also refer to a secretive or devious plot to achieve a goal, often used to describe government programs or organizational systems.

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