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summing-up

noun
sum·​ming-up | \ ËŒsÉ™-miÅ‹-ˈəp How to pronounce summing-up (audio) \
plural summings-up\ ËŒsÉ™-​miÅ‹z-​ˈəp How to pronounce summings-up (audio) \

Definition of summing-up

: the act or statement of one who sums up

First Known Use of summing-up

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summing-up

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English Language Learners Definition of summing-up

: the act of telling information again using fewer words
law : a final speech made by a lawyer or judge in a court of law to give a summary of the arguments and evidence in a case

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summing-up

noun
sum·​ming-up

Legal Definition of summing-up

: closing argument

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