total

/tˈə‌ʊtə‌l/

/ˈtoʊtəɫ/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to total

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to add up numbers so that a total is determined

synonyms : add up

amount

come

number

determine the sum of

synonyms : add

damage beyond the point of repair

Total

[NOUN]

the whole amount of something

synonyms : aggregate

sum

totality

the whole amount of numbers that are added together

synonyms : amount

sum

total

[ADJECTIVE]

including or comprising the whole quantity

indicating something that is at its greatest degree possible

synonyms : entire

full

complete in extent or degree and in every particular

synonyms : full

Examples

1. The total bill came to three dollars and forty cents.

2. Add 9 to the total.

3. Reports put the total sales for the year at $10 million.

4. A total of $250 million is up for grabs this year.

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