Sum and Work out

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

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

Usage example: after working out the cost of a college education, we've decided that it's never too early to start saving

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Sum and work out are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sum" instead a verb "Work out".

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