Pronunciation

/ˈtəʊtl/

Definitions

Noun

1. The sum or aggregate of all parts or elements; the whole number or amount. Example: “The total cost of the trip was $500.”
2. The complete or absolute extent or quantity. Example: “The total damage from the storm was extensive.”
3. A person’s overall character or personality. Example: “She has a total lack of self-confidence.”

Verb

1. To compute or determine the sum or total of (numbers, amounts, etc.). Example: “Let’s total up all the expenses.”
2. To consider or regard something as a whole. Example: “He tried to total his thoughts before speaking.”
3. (informal) To add oneself to a group or count. Example: “Everyone, please total your votes.”

Adjective

1. Complete or entire; comprehensive. Example: “A total makeover of the kitchen.”
2. Absolute or unconditional. Example: “Her total devotion to her work.”

Adverb

1. In its entirety or completeness. Example: “She completed the project total.”

Phrases

• “Total loss” means that something is completely destroyed or lost.
• “Total eclipse” refers to a celestial event where the moon completely blocks the sun.
• “Total recall” is a memory technique or a political term for a widespread vote to dismiss elected officials.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The total number of attendees exceeded our expectations.”
• Verb: “We need to total the inventory before placing the order.”
• Adjective: “Her total silence indicated her disagreement with the proposal.”
• Adverb: “He gave a total account of what happened.”

Synonyms

• Full
• Complete
• Aggregate
• Cumulative
• Summative
• All-encompassing
• Utter
• Absolute