Pronunciation: /əˈmaʊnt tuː/
noun a quantity of something, especially the total of a thing or things
A1 The amount to be paid is $10.
A2 The amount to be collected from the customers is still uncertain.
B1 The amount to be invested in the project needs to be carefully calculated.
B2 The amount to be allocated for marketing expenses has been increased this quarter.
C1 The amount to be reimbursed for travel expenses will be processed by the finance department.
C2 The amount to be distributed among shareholders will be determined at the annual meeting.
verb to add up to; to reach a total; to be equivalent to
A1 The total cost of my groceries amount to $50.
A2 Her savings amount to enough for a vacation.
B1 The donations received amount to more than we expected.
B2 The evidence presented in court amounts to a strong case against the defendant.
C1 The company's profits for the year amount to millions of dollars.
C2 The impact of climate change on the environment amounts to a global crisis.
formal The total expenses amount to $10,000.
informal The bill adds up to $10,000.
slang The cost comes to $10,000.
figurative His efforts will ultimately amount to nothing.
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