as in totals
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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Noun
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The methodology says that the fundraising totals considered were based on semi-annual reports campaigns filed with the California Secretary of State’s office.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Oklahoma also recorded high tornado totals in January 2026, where the state's count of 5 tornadoes matches the record first set in January 2023.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
14 Mar. 2026
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Only Spain misses out on the centerline, but long totalities are still possible there — up to 4 minutes, 40 seconds.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Goldco may be better for investors with larger sums who want detailed educational support.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Investors, who have unthinkable sums riding on the AI boom, are antsy for signs that the technology is boosting productivity.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Sum totals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum%20totals. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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