summation

(eg. metaphor, interpretation, tattoo )

summation /sə ˈmeɪ ʃən/ ?

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(n) a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
(n) (physiology) the process whereby multiple stimuli can produce a response (in a muscle or nerve or other part) that one stimulus alone does not produce
(n) the final aggregate
(n) the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers

The summation by Defense Attorney Joel Aurnou, 47, was emotional and dramatic.
Attired in his morning coat, Attorney General Charles Cornu, 70, rose for his final summation against the defendant, in whose home he had been a frequent guest.
In his five-hour summation to the jury on Thursday, Barr told the jurors to reread the disputed paragraph and ask themselves if it fit the judge's test of defamation.

"I mean it's just crazy. I see it on video games, playing Madden," Atogwe said. "It's just kind of a summation for how the season's been going."
on Dec 21, 2008 By: Oshiomogho Atogwe Source: Chicago Tribune
â€¢ Quote: Ludacris describing his 10-year career in rap: "I call myself the MVP of rap," he says. "When you put everything together in rap, as far as lyrics, visuals, record sales, personality, conceptual songs, I feel like I'm the summation...
on Jun 28, 2010 By: Ludacris Source: The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
"We have evolved what is called National Prosperity Index which is a summation of: a) annual growth rate of GDP; b) improvement in quality of life of the people, particularly those living below the poverty line; plus c) the adoption of a value...
on Mar 19, 2007 By: APJ Abdul Kalam Source: Hindu