Total /ˈtəʊ.təl/

The meaning and definition of Total, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.
“A total of £145 was raised by the bring-and-buy stall.”
Sum.
“The total of 4, 5 and 6 is 15.”

verb

To add up; to calculate the sum of.
“When we totalled the takings, we always got a different figure.”
To equal a total of; to amount to.
“That totals seven times so far.”

adjective

Entire; relating to the whole of something.
“The total book is rubbish from start to finish. The total number of votes cast is 3,270.”
(used as an intensifier) Complete; absolute.
“He is a total failure.”

Synonyms sum add up demolish trash wreck absolute

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Total /ˈtəʊ.təl/

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