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sum

/sˈʌm/
CEFR B1IELTS 5.5+noun;verbDifficulty 2/5
Definition

A formal academic word used in contexts involving sum.

In simple English

A formal academic word used in contexts involving sum.

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The term “sum” commonly appears in academic texts and PTE practice.

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Practise hearing and typing “sum” without autocorrect; notice its letter pattern and word family.

Common mistake

Common risk: omitting, doubling, or transposing letters in “sum”. Type the whole word from audio before checking.

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