printSum
Definition
PrintSum refers to an action where the computed sum of multiple numbers is displayed on some physical medium for viewing purposes.
Analogy
Think about going shopping with your friends and splitting the bill equally among everyone. After calculating each person's share using calculateSum, you would then use printSum by writing down each person's amount on paper so everyone can see how much they owe.
Related terms
printArea: Similar to printSum, this term involves outputting information onto a physical medium. However, instead of displaying sums, it prints out the calculated area of shapes.
calculateSum: This operation adds up multiple numbers together to obtain their total sum, which is then displayed using printSum.
sum: Sum refers to the result obtained when adding two or more numbers together. PrintSum displays this value on a physical medium.
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