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Global figures phrase

English Language & Usage Asked by user303836 on August 20, 2021

Can I use the term global figures to describe final totals in a personal individual balance sheet that has no global connection or reach?

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Not really.

global:

  1. : spherical
  2. : of, relating to, or involving the entire world : worldwide : a global system of communication; also : of or relating to a celestial body (such as the moon)
  3. : of, relating to, or applying to a whole (such as a mathematical function or a computer program) : universal : a global search of a file

The third meaning would probably come close, but for a balance sheet it would sound a bit grand to me. Total would be a better choice, or even grand total.

Answered by Oliver Mason on August 20, 2021

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