total (Meaning)

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total (n)

the whole amount

a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers

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total (v)

add up in number or quantity

determine the sum of

damage beyond the point of repair

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total (s)

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

complete in extent or degree and in every particular

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total (a.)

Whole; not divided; entire; full; complete; absolute; as, a total departure from the evidence; a total loss.

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total (n.)

The whole; the whole sum or amount; as, these sums added make the grand total of five millions.

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total (v. t.)

To bring to a total; to add; also, to reach as a total; to amount to.

total Sentence Examples

  1. The grocery bill came to a total of $52.37.
  2. After a long day of hiking, we were totally exhausted.
  3. There was a total blackout in the neighborhood, plunging everything into darkness.
  4. Her dedication to her studies resulted in a total grade point average of 4.0.
  5. The opposing team made a total of three touchdowns in the game.
  6. The surprise party was a total success!
  7. The recipe calls for a total of two cups of flour.
  8. Feeling totally lost, they stopped to ask for directions.
  9. Disagreements are normal, but a total breakdown in communication is not helpful.
  10. The museum offered a total sensory experience, engaging sight, sound, and touch.

FAQs About the word total

the whole amount, a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers, add up in number or quantity, determine the sum of, damage beyond the point of repa

outright, definite,absolute, pure, simple, sheer, utter, complete, unconditional, stark

doubtful, qualified, restricted,uncertain, dubious, uncertain, questionable, doubtful, questionable, restricted

The grocery bill came to a total of $52.37.

After a long day of hiking, we were totally exhausted.

There was a total blackout in the neighborhood, plunging everything into darkness.

Her dedication to her studies resulted in a total grade point average of 4.0.