sum

Definitions

• A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
• (often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
• A quantity of money.
• A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium.
• A central idea or point; gist.
• The utmost degree.
• (obsolete) An old English measure of corn equal to the quarter.