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summative

/ˈsʌmətɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does summative mean?

adjective

Relating to or constituting a summary or a final assessment. Used to describe a comprehensive or conclusive evaluation.

Example

"The teacher used a summative assessment to evaluate the student's understanding of the material at the end of the course."

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