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Pronunciation: [/ˈtoʊ.tl̩/]

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total: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use total in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) the whole amount or sum of something. It is the complete number when you add up all the parts.

Example

The total cost of the groceries was $50.

Example

The total number of participants was less than expected.

Example

What is the total of 5 + 7 + 3?

Context: “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.

Example

He ate the total amount of cookies in one sitting.

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She did not consume the total portion of her meal.

Example

Did you finish the total number of pages needed for your assignment?

Context: “general”

(verb) to add up numbers or amounts to find the sum. When you put all the numbers together to get a final amount.

Example

Let's total the sales numbers for the month.

Example

Don't forget to total your expenses before making a budget.

Example

Can you total the scores from the game?

How to pronounce total

Pronunciation: [/ˈtoʊ.tl̩/]

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