Definition

To add up or sum all parts to find the overall amount or total.

Example

The accountant will totalise all the expenses for the month.

Tense Forms

Conversation

How do you usually totalise your expenses at the end of the month?

I just add everything up in a spreadsheet; it’s pretty simple.

That sounds efficient! I should start doing that instead of guessing.

Definitely! It really helps to see the bigger picture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Totalise → It is formed from "total" (from Latin *totalis*, meaning whole or complete) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word "totalise" means to make something whole or to sum it up completely.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'whole' ('total') — that's why totalise means to sum everything up.

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