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Summation

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The sum of the results of a function over a range of values. Basically an upper-case Sigma.

Example:

x=3

∑ 2 * x

x=0

represents (2*0) + (2*1) + (2*2) + (2*3) = 12

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Graphical characteristics:
Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains straight lines, Has no crossing lines.

Category: Mathematical Symbols.

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