total amount

/ˈtoʊtəl əˈmaʊnt/
noun phraseIntermediate💡 the complete sum or quantity
💰Finance
formal

the complete sum or quantity of something, especially money

The total amount of the invoice was $500.

This means the entire sum of money requested in the invoice.

The total amount of rainfall this month was 10 inches.

This refers to the complete quantity of rain measured over the month.

💡

Often used in financial, business, or accounting contexts to refer to the complete sum of money or items.

Collocations

total amount duethe complete sum that needs to be paidtotal amount paidthe complete sum that has been paid

Related Phrases

net amountphrase
the amount after deductions
gross amountphrase
the amount before deductions

💡Pro Tip

Financial Context

In financial contexts, 'total amount' often refers to the complete sum of money, including any taxes or fees.

Gold Rule

Precision

Use 'total amount' when referring to the complete sum or quantity to avoid ambiguity.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'total' (complete) and 'amount' (quantity or sum).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in financial, business, and accounting contexts to refer to the complete sum of money or items. It can also be used in other contexts to refer to the complete quantity of something.

Word Breakdown

total
complete or entire
root
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amount
quantity or sum
root
English Dictionary