Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

summation

noun
/səˈmeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of adding things together, or the result of such an addition.
Examples
  • The summation of all the values gives a total of 100.
  • In mathematics, the summation symbol (Σ) is used to represent the addition of a sequence of numbers.
  • The summation of her hard work in school resulted in excellent grades.
Meaning
Summation refers to the total amount that results from adding together different elements or quantities.
Synonyms
  • total
  • sum
  • aggregate
  • addition
  • collection