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summation

[suh-may-shuhn] / səˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
summary
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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A more measured summation was offered by Tony Thurmond, the outgoing state superintendent of public instruction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

It might be the best summation of a historic quarter that will be nearly impossible to match.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

In summation, these actions point to a more returns-oriented playbook, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026

With all that said, a bonfire composed of burning laptops is a good summation of 2026’s current flavor of anxiety.

From Slate ● Feb. 8, 2026

I never liked writing concluding paragraphs to papers—where you just repeat what you’ve already said with phrases like In summation, and To conclude.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green


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