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A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.

Example: 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).

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

A quantity of money.

Example: a tidy sum

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

Example: This is the sum and substance of his objections.

To add together.

To give a summary of.

The basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan.

The basic unit of money in Uzbekistan.

A certain number, at least two.

Example: Some enjoy spicy food, others prefer it milder.

An indefinite quantity.

Example: Can I have some of them?

An indefinite amount, a part.

Example: Everyone is wrong some of the time.

A type of administrative district used in China, Mongolia, and Russia. In Mongolia, a somon is smaller than a province. In China, it is only used in Inner Mongolia where it is equivalent to a township.