grand total

noun

Synonyms of grand total next

: a final total reached by adding together other total amounts

They have managed to raise a grand total of $15 million in the past two years.

—often used in a humorous or critical way to refer to a total that is unusually small

A grand total of two people have signed up for the class.

They scored a grand total of three points in the first quarter.

Examples of grand total in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Within teamed with Ann Taylor and Loft to drum up $5 million in support, bringing the grand total for all five brands to $67 million. —

Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024 The event, which will honor four individuals and/or groups with a focus on those in NYC’s film/TV industry, will bring the grand total of ‘Made in NY’ Awards presented to 78. —

Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024 Luciano received a grand total of 21 at-bats after the trade deadline. —

Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024 Consider that Bitcoin is supposed to have died a grand total of 477 times so far in its lifetime – including twice in 2024, even as prices have rallied to reach new all-time highs. —

Nimrod Lehavi, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand total

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