Compute and Sum

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Compute

Compute verb - To determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations.

Usage example: for the test we were required to compute the answers without using a calculator

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Sum is a synonym for compute in calculate topic. In some cases you can use "Sum" instead a verb "Compute", when it comes to topics like addition, enumerate.

Nearby Words: computation, computed, computer, computing, computable

Sum

Sum verb - To combine (numbers) into a single sum.

Usage example: can sum figures in his head faster than I can punch them into a calculator

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Compute is a synonym for sum in activity topic. You can use "Compute" instead a verb "Sum", if it concerns topics such as addition, enumerate.

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