Meaning of the word totaling in English

What does totaling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

totaling

US /ˈtoʊtəlɪŋ/
UK /ˈtəʊtəlɪŋ/

Verb

1.

amounting to a particular number or quantity

Example:
The expenses are totaling more than we expected.
The sales for this quarter are totaling over a million dollars.
2.

to completely destroy (something)

Example:
The car was completely totaled in the accident.
The storm ended up totaling several houses in the area.