Definition

Relating to the process of adding things together or summarizing information.

Example

The teacher used a summative assessment to evaluate the students' overall understanding of the material.

Conversation

Did you finish the summative project for class?

Yeah, it took a while, but I think it turned out well.

I’m still working on mine; I want to make sure it's really good.

That's smart! A strong summative piece can really boost your grade.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Summative → It is formed from "summ" (from Latin "summa", meaning total or highest) and "-ative" (meaning pertaining to or having the nature of). The word "summative" refers to something that pertains to or relates to a total or overall assessment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sum' as the total amount, and remember that 'summative' means relating to an overall assessment or total evaluation.

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