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# sum()

Returns the sum of a numeric field.

## Example - Calculate the Total Meeting Time

Suppose that you have a database of meeting information. Use `sum()` to see that the total time spent meeting with each account.

```nolang
q = load "Meetings";
q = group q by 'Company';
q = foreach q generate 'Company' as 'Company', sum('MeetingDuration') as 'sum_meetings';

```