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To sum up vs To sum-up

Both "to sum up" and "to sum-up" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "To sum up" is the more common and accepted form, while "to sum-up" is less common and may be considered informal or incorrect in formal writing.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 2521 views

To sum up

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a brief conclusion or summary of something that has been discussed.

Examples:

To sum up, we have covered all the main points of the presentation.
To sum up, the results of the experiment were inconclusive.
To sum up, I believe we should proceed with the project.
To sum up, the key takeaways from the meeting are...
To sum up, the book explores themes of love and loss.

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Jun 8, 2005 ... ... you please clarify if the example you give me is formal or informal? I need expressions to round off a presentation, such as "to sum up, I'll....."
1. to summarize (feelings, the main points of an argument, etc): the judge began to sum up. 2. (tr) to form a quick opinion of: I summed him up in five minutes.
to give a summary of something. I would like to sum this lecture up by listing the main points I have covered. It is time for me to sum up. She summed up the ...

Alternatives:

in conclusion
to conclude
in summary
to summarize
to wrap up

To sum-up

This phrase is correct but less common and may be considered informal or incorrect in formal writing.

This phrase is also used to introduce a brief conclusion or summary, but it is less commonly seen than "to sum up."

Examples:

To sum-up, I think we should move forward with the plan.
To sum-up, the main points of the argument are...
To sum-up, the movie was a thrilling experience.
To sum-up, the project is on track for completion.
To sum-up, the discussion highlighted key issues.

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see definition of to sum up. Font size. X. Aa. Aa. Aa ... Synonyms for to sum up. adv in the end. after star ... More words related to to sum up. lastly/last. adv. in the ...
More words related to sum up. balance. verb. make equal numerically. adjust · audit · calculate · compute · count · enumerate · equate · estimate · figure.
Jun 8, 2005 ... ... you please clarify if the example you give me is formal or informal? I need expressions to round off a presentation, such as "to sum up, I'll....."
1. to summarize (feelings, the main points of an argument, etc): the judge began to sum up. 2. (tr) to form a quick opinion of: I summed him up in five minutes.

Alternatives:

to sum up
in conclusion
to conclude
in summary
to summarize

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