TOTAL

Total refers to the sum of all parts or elements of a whole. It is often used to describe the complete or overall amount, quantity, or extent of something. In mathematics, the term "total" is frequently used to denote the result of adding up a set of numbers. For example, if you have the numbers 2, 3, and 5, the total would be 10. In a more general sense, "total" can refer to the entirety of a situation, such as the total cost of a purchase or the total number of participants in an event. The concept of totality is fundamental in various fields, including finance, statistics, and everyday language, where it is used to convey the idea of completeness or entirety.