total
Prononciation : [/ˈtoʊ.tl̩/]
Mot
Contexte : « mathematics »
(noun) the whole amount or sum of something. It is the complete number when you add up all the parts.
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The total cost of the groceries was $50.
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The total number of participants was less than expected.
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What is the total of 5 + 7 + 3?
Contexte : « general »
(adjective) used to emphasize that something is the most it could possibly be or that something is complete. When you talk about the highest amount or the final number.
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He ate the total amount of cookies in one sitting.
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She did not consume the total portion of her meal.
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Did you finish the total number of pages needed for your assignment?
Contexte : « general »
(verb) to add up numbers or amounts to find the sum. When you put all the numbers together to get a final amount.
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Let's total the sales numbers for the month.
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Don't forget to total your expenses before making a budget.
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Can you total the scores from the game?
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