nountechnicalless common
The process of adding numbers or amounts to get a total.
The summation of these figures gives the final cost.
Common phrases & grammar
mathematical summation · summation of figures
American English
How to pronounce summations
nounB2
suhMAYshnz
/səˈmeɪ.ʃn̩z/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Related entry: summation
The process of adding numbers or amounts to get a total.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
nounformalless common
A short statement of the main points of something that was said or written.
In summation, the plan is too expensive.
Good to know
In summation is a formal way to say in summary.
Common phrases & grammar
in summation · final summation