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  1. 1. n. The aggregate of two or more numbers, magnitudes, quantities, or particulars; the amount or whole of any number of individuals or particulars added together; as, the sum of 5 and 7 is 12. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A quantity of money or currency; any amount, indefinitely; as, a sum of money; a small sum, or a large sum. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. The principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium; as, this is the sum of all the evidence in the case; this is the sum and substance of his objections. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. Height; completion; utmost degree. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. A problem to be solved, or an example to be wrought out. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. t. To bring together into one whole; to collect into one amount; to cast up, as a column of figures; to ascertain the totality of; -- usually with up. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. t. To bring or collect into a small compass; to comprise in a few words; to condense; -- usually with up. Source: opted
  8. 8. v. t. To have (the feathers) full grown; to furnish with complete, or full-grown">full-grown, plumage. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. a quantity of money Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. the final aggregate Source: wordnet
  12. 12. n. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience Source: wordnet

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