total

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈtəʊ.təl/
/ˈtoʊ.təl/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.

Example Sentences
  • A total of £145 was raised by the bring-and-buy stall.
2 Definition

Sum.

Example Sentences
  • The total of 4, 5 and 6 is 15.
Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To add up; to calculate the sum of.

Example Sentences
  • When we totalled the takings, we always got a different figure.
2 Definition

To equal a total of; to amount to.

Example Sentences
  • That totals seven times so far.
3 Definition

To demolish; to wreck completely. (from total loss)

Example Sentences
  • Honey, I’m OK, but I’ve totaled the car.
4 Definition

To amount to; to add up to.

Example Sentences
  • It totals nearly a pound.
Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Entire; relating to the whole of something.

Example Sentences
  • The total book is rubbish from start to finish.  The total number of votes cast is 3,270.
2 Definition

(used as an intensifier) Complete; absolute.

Example Sentences
  • He is a total failure.