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summing-up - 3 dictionary results

sum⋅ming-up

[suhm-ing-uhp]
–noun, plural sum⋅mings-up.
a summation or statement made for the purpose of reviewing the basic concepts or principles of an argument, story, explanation, testimony, or the like, and usually presented at the end.

Origin:
1780–90; sum up + -ing 1
sum·ming-up   (sŭm'ĭng-ŭp')
n.   pl. sum·mings-up (sŭm'ĭngz-)
A summary, often including an assessment.

Main Entry: sum·ming–up
Function: noun
: CLOSING ARGUMENT
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