Total: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ ˈtoʊtl ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

finance

the whole amount

Synonyms

aggregate, entirety, sum

Examples of usage

  • The total cost of the project is $1 million.
  • The total number of employees in the company is 100.
Context #2 | Adjective

overall

including all parts or aspects

Synonyms

complete, comprehensive, inclusive

Examples of usage

  • She gave a total performance in the play.
  • The total effect of the new policy is yet to be seen.

Translations

Translations of the word "total" in other languages:

🇵🇹 total

🇮🇳 कुल

🇩🇪 Gesamt

🇮🇩 total

🇺🇦 загальний

🇵🇱 całkowity

🇯🇵 合計

🇫🇷 total

🇪🇸 total

🇹🇷 toplam

🇰🇷 전체

🇸🇦 إجمالي

🇨🇿 celkový

🇸🇰 celkový

🇨🇳 总数

🇸🇮 skupaj

🇮🇸 samtals

🇰🇿 жиынтық

🇬🇪 საერთო

🇦🇿 ümumi

🇲🇽 total

Etymology

The word 'total' originated from the Latin word 'totus' meaning whole or entire. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the complete amount or sum of something.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #229, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.