total number
العدد الإجمالي
Use `total number` whenever you need to specify the final count of separate, individual items.
في 15 ثانية
- The final sum after adding everything up.
- Used for countable things like people, days, or items.
- Works in both professional meetings and casual chats.
المعنى
This phrase refers to the final amount you get when you add every single part together. It is the 'big number' at the bottom of a list or a bill.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Ordering pizza with friends
What is the total number of people who want pepperoni?
ما هو العدد الإجمالي للأشخاص الذين يريدون الببروني؟
In a business meeting
The total number of clicks on our ad increased this month.
ارتفع العدد الإجمالي للنقرات على إعلاننا هذا الشهر.
Texting about a wedding
We need the total number of guests by Friday!
نحتاج إلى العدد الإجمالي للضيوف بحلول يوم الجمعة!
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase became a staple of modern English during the rise of the industrial era and formal accounting. It reflects a Western cultural emphasis on quantification and measurable results. In sports-heavy cultures like the US and UK, it is used incessantly to track player statistics and historical records.
The 'Of' Rule
Always use `of` if you follow the phrase with a noun. Say `total number of apples`, not `total number apples`.
Countable Only
Don't use this for liquids or abstract feelings. You can't have a `total number of happiness`!
في 15 ثانية
- The final sum after adding everything up.
- Used for countable things like people, days, or items.
- Works in both professional meetings and casual chats.
What It Means
Think of total number as the final result of a math problem. It covers everything without leaving anything out. If you count all the apples in a basket, that is the total number. It is simple, clear, and very common.
How To Use It
You usually place it before a noun or use it with of. For example, you can say the total number of guests. You can also use it as a subject. "The total number was higher than expected." It sounds natural in almost any sentence about counting.
When To Use It
Use it when you need to be precise. It works great at a restaurant when splitting a bill. Use it at work when talking about sales or customers. It is perfect for texting friends about party RSVPs. Basically, use it whenever you stop counting and reach the end.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for things you cannot count. You would not say the total number of water. Use amount for things like water, sand, or time. Also, avoid it if you are being very vague. If you just mean "a lot," say "a lot."
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, people love data and statistics. You will hear this phrase on the news constantly. It is the backbone of sports talk and financial reports. It reflects a cultural desire for exactness and finality. We like to know exactly where we stand.
Common Variations
You might hear people say grand total for extra emphasis. In casual talk, some just say the total. In science, you might hear aggregate. However, total number remains the most reliable and friendly version for daily life.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This is a B1-level phrase that bridges the gap between basic and intermediate English. It is safe to use in 99% of situations without sounding out of place.
The 'Of' Rule
Always use `of` if you follow the phrase with a noun. Say `total number of apples`, not `total number apples`.
Countable Only
Don't use this for liquids or abstract feelings. You can't have a `total number of happiness`!
The 'Grand' Secret
If you want to sound like a dramatic game show host or a very serious accountant, add `grand` to make it `grand total`.
أمثلة
6What is the total number of people who want pepperoni?
ما هو العدد الإجمالي للأشخاص الذين يريدون الببروني؟
Checking a specific count in a group.
The total number of clicks on our ad increased this month.
ارتفع العدد الإجمالي للنقرات على إعلاننا هذا الشهر.
Reporting data to a team.
We need the total number of guests by Friday!
نحتاج إلى العدد الإجمالي للضيوف بحلول يوم الجمعة!
Urgent request for information.
The total number of cats in this apartment is officially too high.
العدد الإجمالي للقطط في هذه الشقة أصبح رسمياً مرتفعاً جداً.
Using math to make a joke about a situation.
The total number of families affected is heartbreaking.
العدد الإجمالي للعائلات المتضررة يفطر القلب.
Using the phrase to show the scale of a tragedy.
I forgot the total number of notebooks we bought.
لقد نسيت العدد الإجمالي للدفاتر التي اشتريناها.
A simple everyday memory lapse.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence about a library.
The ___ of books in this section is exactly fifty.
We use `total number` because books are countable items and we are stating the final sum.
Complete the sentence for a work report.
Please calculate the ___ of hours worked this week.
In professional contexts, `total number` is the standard way to ask for a sum of units like hours.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality Scale of 'Total Number'
Used with friends for simple counts.
What's the total number of beers left?
Standard daily use in shops or schools.
The total number of students is twenty.
Used in official reports and news.
The total number of participants was recorded.
Where to use 'Total Number'
At the Gym
Total number of sets.
Shopping
Total number of items in cart.
Office
Total number of emails sent.
Travel
Total number of miles traveled.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, in casual conversation, people often shorten it to the total. For example, 'What is the total?' is very common at a cash register.
Use is because the subject is the word number (singular). You should say, 'The total number of students is fifty.'
Use amount for things you can't count individually, like 'total amount of money' or 'total amount of sugar'.
Not at all! It is a neutral phrase. It sounds perfectly normal when planning a trip or a party with friends.
It is just a more emphatic version of total number. It usually refers to the very final sum after several smaller totals are added together.
You can use it for units of time like total number of days or total number of hours, but for general time, use total amount of time.
Yes, it is very appropriate for academic writing when discussing data, statistics, or research findings.
Mostly, yes. Sum is the mathematical term, while total number is more common in everyday descriptive English.
The most common mistake is forgetting the word of. Remember: total number OF [things].
Absolutely. 'The total number of employees' or 'the total number of children' are very standard expressions.
عبارات ذات صلة
Grand total
The final sum of everything, often used for emphasis.
In aggregate
A formal way to say everything added together.
Final count
The last check of how many items or people are present.
Gross amount
The total before any deductions (usually for money).
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