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ˈsəm-ˌəp

Definition of sum-up

as in summary

a short statement of the main points a sum-up of the main themes of the Romantic movement

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verb

as in to summarize

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) in summing up the evidence against the defendant, the district attorney presented fact after damning fact

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Other amenities include daily videos and photos of all your activities and a weekly sum-up video. — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024 But Biden, who was to try to showcase NATO’s strength in a sum-up speech Wednesday evening, was not willing to take that step, even as the United States continues to provide more weapons and ammunition than any other country to Ukraine. — Chris Megerian and Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2023

Verb

Perhaps no Georgia player has ever succinctly summed up Gunner Stockton better than defensive lineman Jordan Hall. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Like ugly bookends, two first-inning touchdowns summed up the Rockies’ main issue this season. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sum-up

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In an interview with The Charlotte Observer, Hatch said the current report provides a high-level summary but could include more detail about specific recommendations and what changes should follow.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
His reference to the actual lei that attendees leave with does require some setup, so now’s as good a time as any to attempt a plot summary.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

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For accountants, attorneys, consultants and other professionals, AI can accelerate research, summarize complex information and assist with writing and other forms of communication.

— Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
But a new wave of executives are letting AI do the reading for them, using it to summarize reports, draft emails, and, in some cases, speak on their behalf.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

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Minutes from the April 19 meeting outlined how the government opted for just one round of readiness checks before launching its emergency vaccination program due to time constraints, instead of the typical four rounds.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Trump’s post outlining a clear plan for construction complicates a federal court hearing scheduled for Monday in a lawsuit filed by the DC Preservation League and two golfers opposing the construction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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