Collocations for total - noun
ADJ.
annual, monthly | combined, cumulative, grand, overall, sum
His two goals give him a grand total of 32 for the season. | The sum total of my knowledge of biology is not impressive.
His two goals give him a grand total of 32 for the season. | The sum total of my knowledge of biology is not impressive.
final | high, huge, large, record
a record total of victories
a record total of victories
low, small | global, national, world/worldwide | jobless, unemployment
Britain''s jobless total rose by 20,000 last month.
Britain''s jobless total rose by 20,000 last month.
VERB + TOTAL
add up to, give, make (up)
Their earnings were £250, £300 and £420, giving a total of £970.
Their earnings were £250, £300 and £420, giving a total of £970.
bring, take
A donation of £250 has been received, bringing the total to £3,750.
A donation of £250 has been received, bringing the total to £3,750.
achieve
The Greens achieved a total of 18 seats.
The Greens achieved a total of 18 seats.
TOTAL + VERB
rise | fall
PREP.
in ~
In total, they spent 420 hours on the project.
In total, they spent 420 hours on the project.
out of a ~ of
180 vehicles out of a total of 900 examined were not roadworthy.
180 vehicles out of a total of 900 examined were not roadworthy.
~ of