Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The total amount refers to the sum or quantity of something. In calculus, it often represents the accumulated value of a function over a given interval.
Related terms
Accumulation: It refers to the process of adding up small quantities over time to find the total amount.
An approximation method used to estimate the total amount by dividing an interval into smaller subintervals and summing up their individual contributions.