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tally vs total

total vs tally

tally and total both are nouns.

tally is not an adjective while total is an adjective.

tally and total both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tally Yes No Yes No
total Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, tally and total are synonyms defined as:
  • tally and total: determine the sum of
Other synonyms of tally include add, add together, add up, sum, sum up, summate, tot, tot up, tote up.
tally (noun) total (noun)
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order the whole amount
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
a bill for an amount due
tally (adjective) total (adjective)
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
complete in extent or degree and in every particular
tally (verb) total (verb)
determine the sum of damage beyond the point of repair
keep score, as in games determine the sum of
gain points in a game add up in number or quantity
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Difference between tally and total

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