Phrase guide

digit sum

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The sum of all digits.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences

Examples

  • The digit sum of 517 is 5 + 1 + 7 = 13.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the number obtained when repeatedly applying above described operation until arriving at a single-digit number.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences

Examples

  • The digit sum of 517 is 4, since 5 + 1 + 7 = 13 and 1 + 3 = 4.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: tværsum — single operation
  • German: Quersumme — single operation
  • German: Ziffernsumme — single operation
  • Danish: tværsum — iterated digit sum
  • Danish: reduceret tværsum — iterated digit sum
  • Danish: itereret tværsum — iterated digit sum
  • German: einstellige Quersumme — iterated digit sum
  • German: iterierte Quersumme — iterated digit sum