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a sum of vs a summation of

Both 'a sum of' and 'a summation of' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'A sum of' is more commonly used in everyday language to refer to the total of a set of numbers or quantities. On the other hand, 'a summation of' is more formal and is often used in mathematical or technical contexts.

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a sum of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language to refer to the total of a set of numbers or quantities.

Use 'a sum of' when referring to the total of a set of numbers or quantities. For example, 'The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.'

Examples:

The sum of the parts is greater than the whole.
What is the sum of 10 and 15?
She calculated the sum of the expenses for the month.
The sum of their ages is 50.
He found the sum of the angles in the triangle.

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purse - a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse" ...
purse - a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse".
a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse. financial gain. the amount of monetary gain. box office. total admission receipts for an entertainment .
So, it is clear this infinite series has a sum of ⅓. 3 Votes. • Comment on Just Keith's question • Flag Just Keith's comment. 2015-06-18T21:22:51Z by Just Keith.

Alternatives:

the total of
the addition of
the aggregate of
the combined total of
the overall sum of

a summation of

This phrase is correct but is more formal and often used in mathematical or technical contexts.

Use 'a summation of' when referring to the total of a series of numbers or quantities, especially in mathematical or technical contexts. For example, 'The summation of the series is 100.'

Examples:

The summation of the data points provides valuable insights.
The summation of the angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.
The report includes a summation of the findings.
The summation of the terms in the equation is crucial for the solution.
She presented a detailed summation of the project's progress.

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Examples of SUMMATION. A summation can be found at the end of the report. We gave a summation of our discovery. The defense attorneys and prosecutors ...
At the end of a father-son camping trip, the son gives his mother a summation of the trip. You'll note that summation begins with the prefix sum-, meaning "to add ...
By synthesis at a summation of "beats" or of simple contras tions in the compound , or "tetanic," or summed contraction of the skeletal muscles. When muscle that ...
I shouldn't have cared a copper for the misrepresentation were it not a " summation of stimuli" affair. The Letters of William James, Vol. II William James.

Alternatives:

the total of
the addition of
the aggregate of
the combined total of
the overall sum of

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