the sum of
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1
: an amount of (money)
I paid the sum of $500.
2
: the result of (adding two or more numbers together)
The sum of 5 and 7 is 12
3
: all there is of : the whole amount of
Working odd summer jobs has been the sum of my experience so far.
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And while this look is technically from last year, our collective patron saint is Sophie Turner, who paired a chocolate mohair sweater with white jeans and trendy boots for a deliciously low-key outfit that’s more than the sum of its parts.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
And so a life impacts more than the sum of its parts.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
The plan, first revealed in December 2023, aims to address Vivendi’s conglomerate discount (in which a diversified group is valued at less than the sum of its parts) and unlock value for its subsidiaries.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Separately, SoundCloud's consumer and professional aspects aren't particularly exceptional, but the two elements create a streaming service that is greater than the sum of its parts, especially if your audio preferences lean toward the indie scene.
—PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
And so a life impacts more than the sum of its parts.
—Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
The plan, first revealed in December 2023, aims to address Vivendi’s conglomerate discount (in which a diversified group is valued at less than the sum of its parts) and unlock value for its subsidiaries.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Separately, SoundCloud's consumer and professional aspects aren't particularly exceptional, but the two elements create a streaming service that is greater than the sum of its parts, especially if your audio preferences lean toward the indie scene.
—PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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