# SUMBY

SUMBY( `column`, `partition column` )

Sums the values within a `column` when grouped by unique values within a `partition column`

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SUMBY() is a [**window function**](https://docs.cascade.io/cascade/functions-and-expressions/building-expressions/guide-to-window-functions)**,** which performs SUM() except partitioned by the unique values of a separate column.
{% endhint %}

### Arguments

| Arguments          | Description                     |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------- |
| `column`           | Column to sum                   |
| `partition column` | Column containing unique values |

### Output

Outputs a sum of values when grouped by `partition column`

### Example

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