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total amount
/ˈtoʊtəl əˈmaʊnt/
the complete sum or quantity
The total amount due is $1,000.
This refers to the complete sum of money that needs to be paid.
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
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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
rootamount
quantity or sum
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