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is sum vs is summed

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Is sum' is used when referring to a mathematical operation or a total amount, while 'is summed' is used when describing the action of adding numbers together to get a total.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

is sum

This phrase is correct when referring to a mathematical operation or a total amount.

This phrase is used to indicate the result of adding numbers together or the total amount of something.

Examples:

  • The sum of 5 and 3 is 8.
  • What is the sum of the expenses for this month?

Alternatives:

  • The total is
  • The result is
  • The amount is
  • The sum total is
  • The grand total is

is summed

This phrase is correct when describing the action of adding numbers together to get a total.

This phrase is used to describe the process of adding numbers together to calculate a total.

Examples:

  • The numbers 2, 3, and 5 are summed to give a total of 10.
  • The expenses are summed up at the end of each month.

Alternatives:

  • is added up
  • is totaled
  • is calculated
  • is aggregated
  • is tallied

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