sums

noun

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.

1. A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.

   The sum of 3 and 4 is 7.

2. (often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).

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

3. A quantity of money.

   a tidy sum

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

   This is the sum and substance of his objections.

5. A central idea or point; gist.
6. The utmost degree.
7. An old English measure of corn equal to the quarter.

1. To add together.
2. To give a summary of.

1. The basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan.
2. The basic unit of money in Uzbekistan.