An amount obtained by the addition of smaller amounts.

“A total of £145 was raised by the bring-and-buy stall.”

Sum.

“The total of 4, 5 and 6 is 15.”

To add up; to calculate the sum of.

“When we totalled the takings, we always got a different figure.”

To equal a total of; to amount to.

“That totals seven times so far.”

To demolish; to wreck completely. (from total loss)

“Honey, I’m OK, but I’ve totaled the car.”

Entire; relating to the whole of something.

“The total book is rubbish from start to finish.  The total number of votes cast is 3,270.”

(used as an intensifier) Complete; absolute.

“He is a total failure.”