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summed

7 definitions • 10 examples
1
to describe or express the important facts or characteristics about something or someone:

Examples:

The best way of summing up the situation in our office is to say that it is "absolute chaos".
sum (something/someone) up by saying I'd just like to sum up by saying that it's been a tremendous pleasure to work with you.
He's a small man with a big ego - that about sums him up.
2
An action or object that sums something or someone up represents the most typical qualities of that person or thing:

Examples:

For me, her paintings sum up the restless spirit of America.
3
to quickly form an opinion about someone or something:

Examples:

She summed up the situation quickly and took charge.
4
When a judge sums up towards the end of a trial, he or she makes a speech to the jury telling them again of the main matters they should consider in the case.
5
a short, clear description that gives the main facts or ideas about something:

Examples:

You have 30 seconds to give me a sum-up of your conversation with your boss.
I think that's a perfect sum-up of this movie.
6
to express briefly the important facts about something or the characteristics of someone:

Examples:

The oral report should sum up the main points of the written essay.
He’s a man with a big ego – that about sums him up.
7
to describe in a few words the most important ideas or facts in a report, discussion, etc.:

Examples:

Our slogan: "Big Goals, Big Dreams, Big Vision" pretty much sums us up.

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