Summation
(noun)
The act or process of adding together numbers, quantities, or elements to obtain a total or conclusion.
Origin:
The term 'summation' is derived from the latin word 'summare' meaning 'to sum up'. it refers to the act of adding numbers or elements together to reach a total or conclusion.
Examples:
- The summation of the test scores showed that the class did well overall.
- The judge asked the jury to make a summation of the evidence.
- The scientist presented a summation of his research findings.
- The manager gave a summation of the quarter's financial results.
- The teacher asked the students to perform a summation of the chapter's key points.