Meaning & Definition of word "Total"
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Total
/ˈtoʊtəl/
noun:
- 1. The whole amount; the sum.
- Example: The total of the sales for the month was impressive.
- 2. A complete amount or sum reached by addition.
- Example: To find the total, we need to add all the expenses together.
verb:
- 1. To add up to a particular amount; to compute the total.
- Example: We need to total the receipts to see how much we've spent.
adjective:
- 1. Complete or absolute; comprising the whole amount.
- Example: The total cost of the project exceeded our budget.
- 2. Entire; whole.
- Example: She has total confidence in her team's abilities.
Etymology
From Latin 'totalis', meaning 'whole' or 'entire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
total chaos:
A situation that is completely chaotic.
total package:
An individual or thing that has all necessary qualities.
total loss:
A situation where something is completely destroyed or deemed valueless.
Related Words
subtotal:
The sum of a part of a whole, often used in billing.
totalitarian:
Relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial.
Slang Meanings of total
Meaning: Used to describe something extreme or complete.
Example Sentence: That party was total madness!
Meaning: Referring to someone who is completely inept or foolish.
Example Sentence: He is a total noob when it comes to sports.