total

  1. Noun.  An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.
  2. Noun.  (informal, mathematics) Sum.
  3. Adjective.  Entire; relating to the whole of something.
  4. Adjective.  (non-gloss definition, used as an intensifier) Complete; absolute.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To add up; to calculate the sum of.
  6. Verb.  To equal a total of; to amount to.
  7. Verb.  (transitive, US) to demolish; to wreck completely. (from total loss).
  8. Verb.  (intransitive) To amount to; to add up to.

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