総合

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Alternative writings: 綜合
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1

Synthesis, combination, or integration — bringing together elements (information, opinions, data) to form a whole.

NounIrregular VerbTransitive Verb

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各部署の報告を総合して、最終報告書を作成した。

I compiled the reports from each department and prepared the final report.

試験の点数を総合して合否を決める。

They decide pass/fail by combining the exam scores.

データを総合的に分析する必要がある。

It's necessary to analyze the data comprehensively.

2

General, combined, or comprehensive — used prenominally to describe something that is integrated or includes multiple aspects.

Noun or Verb Acting Prenominally

Examples

総合的な判断を下すには、もっと情報が必要だ。

More information is needed to make a comprehensive judgment.

総合得点で順位が決まる。

Rankings are decided by the total score.

この大学は総合大学として知られている。

This university is known as a comprehensive university.

3

In philosophy: the act of synthesis or colligation — combining diverse elements into a unified concept (technical usage).

NounIrregular VerbTransitive VerbPhilosophy

Examples

哲学史では異なる理論の総合が試みられることがある。

In the history of philosophy, attempts are sometimes made to synthesize different theories.

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