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totals

Pronunciation: [ˈtoʊtəlz]

Word

Learn how to use totals in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “math”

(noun) the final amount you get when you add up different numbers. For example, if you add the costs of your snacks and drinks, the total is how much you have to pay.

Example

The totals for the grocery shopping added up to fifty dollars.

Example

The totals were not accurate because one item was missed.

Example

What are the totals for all the items on your list?

Context: “math”

(verb) to calculate the final amount by adding different numbers together. It’s like putting all your toy cars together to see how many you have in total.

Example

She totals all her points at the end of the game to see who won.

Example

He didn't total his scores correctly, so his results were wrong.

Example

Can you total all the votes and let us know who won?

How to pronounce totals

Pronunciation: [ˈtoʊtəlz]

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