Totaling
/ˈtoʊtəlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. gerund) The act of adding up figures or amounts to reach a final sum in legal documents or calculations.
The accountant was responsible for totaling the damages claimed in the contract dispute.
Forms
- total
- totals
- totaled
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Commentary
Typically used in drafting to indicate the summation of monetary amounts or quantities; ensure clarity to avoid ambiguity in financial computations.
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