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

  • (..) Oh, jeez. Man, you know, I will tell you something. In years you're going to have this thing right here... ...that no amount of crunches will get rid of. And spot reduction, total lie. You know, l... Never mind. Give me the ball. Fakes right, goes left. And signature move. Kid. (..)
    2009 17 Again
  • (..) So if your spirit guide wants you to be a fake teenager... ...and me to be your fake dad... ...the least I can do is make sure that my fake son doesn't look... ...like a total douche. - I don't look like a douche. BOY: What a douche. We're going shopping. - Really? - Yes, your shirt is bedazzled. (..)
    2009 17 Again