sum

/sʌm/

A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.

The sum of 3 and 4 is 7.

(often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).

We're learning about division, and the sums are tricky.

A quantity of money.

a tidy sum

A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium.

This is the sum and substance of his objections.

A central idea or point; gist.

The utmost degree.

An old English measure of corn equal to the quarter.

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