as in total
a complete amount of something
in this case the sum total of physical evidence that a crime has been committed wouldn't fill a thimble
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Recent Examples of sum total
This offering is even more sprawling than just a castle, however, and includes many outbuildings for its sum total asking less than $1.1 million ($1,057,207 to be exact).
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 28 Sep. 2024
Apple’s portfolio picked up a sum total of zero Macs in the critical last three months.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2023
That means its stock is valued at a sharp discount to the sum total of Credit Suisse’s hard recoverable assets that can be liquidated to cover debt in the event of collapse — usually a sign of extreme distress.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2022
Conversely, their sum total energy is higher if their spins are pointing in opposite directions.
—Peter McMahon, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2018
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 28 Sep. 2024
Apple’s portfolio picked up a sum total of zero Macs in the critical last three months.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2023
That means its stock is valued at a sharp discount to the sum total of Credit Suisse’s hard recoverable assets that can be liquidated to cover debt in the event of collapse — usually a sign of extreme distress.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2022
Conversely, their sum total energy is higher if their spins are pointing in opposite directions.
—Peter McMahon, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum total
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Before her five-wicket haul, Sharma (58) posted her third half-century of the tournament to help India reached the second highest total in a World Cup final after Australia’s 356-5 against England in 2022.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even with returning quarterback Bryce Young underwhelming in the passing game, the Panthers were still able to match last year’s win total in just nine games, moving to 5-4 on the season with a second consecutive victory on the road.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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The post sparked a backlash in the Philippines, where the average monthly wage is less than a fifth of that sum.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even with that crushing blow, the totality of Hoffman’s postseason was excellent.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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His lawyers hope immigration judges will consider the totality of his case.—
Maryclaire Dale,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Our own review unit was outfitted with 32GB of memory (a $400 uptick), a 1TB SSD ($200), and Apple's nano-texture screen-glass option ($150) for a grand total of $2,349.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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Nguyen Jets gain a grand total of 3 yards on that drive, and get a field goal for their troubles.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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To apply with your hands, dispense two dropper fulls, rub the palms of your hands together, and then evenly rub into your face and neck—just don’t forget to wash your hands when you’re done.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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All sizes will be available, including twins from $99, fulls ($149), queens ($199) and kings ($299).—
Don Maines,
Houston Chronicle,
27 Feb. 2020
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Even to Blackhawks fans, who seem on the whole to be genuinely happy that Toews is looking and feeling well.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Rafael Marchán has never played more than 42 games in a season, and although Philadelphia's farm system is strong on the whole, there's no heir apparent behind the plate that's close to making a major league debut.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Sum total.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum%20total. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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