in toto

adverb

in to·​to in-ˈtō-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce in toto (audio)
: totally, entirely

Examples of in toto in a Sentence

The judge accepted the testimony in toto.
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So the new wind and solar power plays in toto could replace both these coal-burning power plants, at least in capacity. — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 The recorder should never exaggerate accuracy, because a jury is instructed that if a witness is proven to be false in part, they may be considered false in toto. — R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2024

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Etymology

Latin, on the whole

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in toto was in 1796

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in toto

adverb
in to·​to in-ˈtō-tō How to pronounce in toto (audio)
: as a whole : in total
admitted the disputed testimony in toto
refused to allow the will in toto
Etymology

Latin, on the whole

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