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Definition of 'cume'

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • (label) Earn cumulatively at the box office.
  • * 2014 , Brian Brooks, Deadline Hollywood], “[http://deadline.com/2014/11/jean-luc-godard-goodbye-to-language-horns-box-office-1201271235/ Godard’s ‘Goodbye To Language’ Says Hello To Weekend’s Best Specialty Box Office”, November 2, 2014:
  • *:Despite the exhibitor complications, Goodbye To Language'' has already surpassed Godard’s most recent previous project, ''Film Socialisme, which cumed about $33K in the U.S in its 2011 release.
  • Usage notes

    Particularly in past or perfect forms, as “cumed'” or “has ' cumed ”, since “cumulative box office receipts” is primarily a backwards-looking concept.

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (label) Cumulative box office receipts.
  • * 2014 , Justin Chang, Variety, Why Godard’s ‘Goodbye to Language’ Demands a Wider 3D Release”, November 4, 2014:
  • *:With a cume so far of more than $38,000, the film has already outgrossed Godard’s previous feature, “Film socialisme” (2010), despite having opened on far fewer screens.
  • See also

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