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UK//ə ˈtəʊtəl əv//US//ə ˈtoʊtl əv//

Meaning of A total of

The complete amount when adding several numbers together.

In simple words: The whole amount of something.

A total of in a sentence

  • A total of twenty students attended the class.
  • The project had a total of five phases.
  • There were a total of seven speakers at the conference.
  • The report showed a total of $5000 in donations.
  • A total of fifty countries participated in the event.

How to use A total of

Use in formal or neutral contexts. Not typically used in informal settings. It's often used for clarity in reports or statistics.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'a total of' as counting up all parts to find a whole.

Related words

Collocations with A total of

  • a total of ten
  • a total of five
  • a total of three thousand
  • a total of twenty-one
  • a total of all

Synonyms for A total of

Common mistakes with A total of

  • Using 'a total of' when discussing a single item instead of a group.
  • Confusing with 'totally' in casual conversations.
  • Not following 'a total of' with a specific number or amount.

Compare A total of with The whole of, Overall

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Frequently asked questions about A total of

What does A total of mean?

The whole amount of something.

What is the definition of A total of?

The complete amount when adding several numbers together.

How do you use A total of in a sentence?

A total of twenty students attended the class.

Can you give another example of A total of?

The project had a total of five phases.

What are synonyms for A total of?

Common alternatives include the sum of, the whole of, the aggregate of, in total, overall.

What words go with A total of?

It commonly pairs with a total of ten, a total of five, a total of three thousand, a total of twenty-one, a total of all.

What are common mistakes when using A total of?

Using 'a total of' when discussing a single item instead of a group. Confusing with 'totally' in casual conversations. Not following 'a total of' with a specific number or amount.

How do you pronounce A total of?

US: //ə ˈtoʊtl əv//, UK: //ə ˈtəʊtəl əv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use A total of?

Use in formal or neutral contexts. Not typically used in informal settings. It's often used for clarity in reports or statistics.