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totals

/ˈtoʊtəlz/

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noun

An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.

Examples :

"A total of £145 was raised by the bring-and-buy stall."

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noun

Examples :

"The total of 4, 5 and 6 is 15."

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verb

To add up; to calculate the sum of.

Examples :

"When we totalled the takings, we always got a different figure."

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verb

To equal a total of; to amount to.

Examples :

"That totals seven times so far."

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verb

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

Examples :

"Honey, I’m OK, but I’ve totaled the car."

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verb

To amount to; to add up to.

Examples :

"It totals nearly a pound."

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