summing up
Definition
- Noun:
- A concluding summary: The act or result of briefly stating the main points of something, especially at the end of a speech, argument, or presentation. It is often used in formal contexts like a law court, where an attorney summarizes the evidence for the jury.
Usage
- The word "summing up" is used as a singular noun to refer to the final summary or recapitulation of key information.
- It is typically preceded by articles like "a," "the," or possessive pronouns (e.g., "his summing up").
- It is commonly found in legal, academic, and formal business contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- The judge will now give the jury a final summing up of the evidence.
- Her summing up of the project's findings was clear and concise.
- After the long debate, the moderator provided a brief summing up of the main arguments.
Advanced Usage
- "in summation": A more formal synonym often used interchangeably in legal and rhetorical contexts to introduce a concluding summary.
- The lawyer, in summation, asked the jury to consider the defendant's lack of motive.
Variants and Related Words
- Summation (n): The process of adding things together; a comprehensive summary or concluding part of an argument. (Note: This is a closely related single-word noun.)
- Summary (n): A brief statement of the main points.
- Recapitulation (n): The act of summarizing and restating the main points.
Synonyms
- Conclusion: The end or finish of an event, process, or text.
- Recap (Informal): A recapitulation or summary.
- Peroration: The concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm.
Antonyms
- Introduction: The beginning section of a speech or text.
- Prologue: A separate introductory section.
Related Phrases
- To sum up (phrasal verb): The verbal action from which the noun "summing up" is derived. It means to give a summary.
- To sum up, we need to focus on three key areas.
Noun
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a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
