sum

Definition

  • noun: an amount of money
  • noun: an indefinite or specified amount of money
  • verb: to calculate the sum of
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: compendium, height, completion

Examples

  • Working odd summer jobs has been 'the sum of' my experience so far. [=has been all the experience I've had so far]

  • That picture 'sums' him 'up' perfectly. [=that picture perfectly shows what kind of person he is]

  • “So, you don't want to go because you think it will be boring?” “That just about 'sums it up'.”

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's how it starts. God, I'm sorry. "I've been thinking about us." That's us with a capital "U". "The story of us. How the fuck do I sum it up?" "Has it been perfect? Hardly. Any story with me at the center of it will never be anything less than a big, smiling mess." (..)
    2014 TvShow: Californication Title: Grace Season: 7 Episode 12