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sum total Definition

sum total

noun

  1. the total arrived at by adding up a sum or sums
  2. everything involved or included

sum total Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • characteristic: The sum total of these characteristics suggested that this kind of activity required subtlety, creativity and a great deal of thought and planning.
  • energy: Total daily energy expenditure ( TDEE ) is just that -- the sum total of energy expended over a day.