Sum and Subtract

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

Subtract and sum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subtract" instead a verb "Sum".

Subtract

Subtract verb - To take away (an amount or number) from a total.

Sum and subtract are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sum" instead a verb "Subtract".

Nearby Words: subtraction, subtracting
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