Definitions
- Referring to a quantity of something that cannot be counted, such as a liquid or a concept. - Talking about a sum of money or a cost. - Describing the degree or extent of something, such as an emotion or a problem.
- Referring to a sum of numbers or quantities that can be counted. - Talking about the final amount after adding up all the individual parts. - Describing the complete or entire amount of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a quantity or sum of something.
- 2Both can be used to describe a final result or outcome.
- 3Both can be used in mathematical or financial contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Countability: Amount refers to something that cannot be counted, while total refers to something that can be counted.
- 2Scope: Amount can refer to a specific part of a whole, while total refers to the entire sum.
- 3Usage: Amount is more commonly used in non-mathematical contexts, while total is more commonly used in mathematical or financial contexts.
- 4Precision: Total implies a more precise calculation or measurement than amount.
- 5Connotation: Amount can imply a more abstract or subjective concept, while total is more concrete and objective.
Remember this!
Amount and total are both words used to describe a quantity or sum of something. However, the difference between them lies in their countability, scope, usage, precision, and connotation. Amount is used for non-mathematical contexts and refers to something that cannot be counted, while total is used in mathematical or financial contexts and refers to something that can be counted.
