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in sum
[ɪn sʌm]
adverbial phrase
em suma
1.
used to introduce a final statement that summarizes what has been said; in short; in brief
In sum, we need to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Em suma, precisamos reduzir custos e melhorar a eficiência.
2.
when everything is added together or considered as a whole
The project had some challenges, but in sum, it was successful.
O projeto teve alguns desafios, mas em suma, foi bem-sucedido.
Synonyms
in short
in brief
in conclusion
to sum up
ultimately
all in all
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
em suma
most common usage
Brazil
resumindo
informal alternative
Portugal
em suma
standard formal usage
Portugal
em síntese
formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
in sum and substance
sum and substance
the long and the short of it
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