total

Definition

  • noun: the number or amount of everything counted
  • noun: a product of addition
  • verb: to produce (a total) when added together
  • verb: to add up
  • adjective: complete or absolute
  • adjective: comprising or constituting a whole
  • often + 'up'
  • synonyms: sum, compute, entire

Examples

  • That's 'the sum total of' what I know about cars. [=that's all I know about cars]

  • They have managed to raise a 'grand total' of $15 million in the past two years.

  • They scored a 'grand total' of three points in the first quarter.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Whatever Troy is mad about. What's Troy mad about? - I don't know. - I don't know. I know, I told her that. We are a total fraud. Do you think they can see through us. Of course not. We're wearing eye shadow. Being cool is so exhausting. Who's the birthday girl? (..)
    2015 Inside Out