Totaled vs. Totalled
In this lesson, we're going to discuss the differences and similarities between these two words. Well, what do you think?
What Is Their Main Difference?
Both are simple past forms of the verb 'total'. However, 'totaled' is the American spelling, whereas, 'totalled' is the British spelling.
Differences
'Totaled' is the American spelling, while, 'totalled' is the British spelling. Look at the examples below:
My daughter
The cost of restructuring the whole building
Similarities
Both are simple past tenses of the verb 'total'. Look at the examples below:
The costs will be
The bill
Are They Interchangeable?
Most native speakers use these two interchangeably. Compare:
✓ All the decorations
✓ All the decorations
As you can see, both are correct.