Partial input, terrible total (5)

I believe the answer is:

utter

'total' is the definition.
(I know that total can be written as utter)

'partial input terrible' is the wordplay.
'partial' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'UTTER' is hidden in the letters of 'input terrible'.

(Other definitions for utter that I've seen before include "Pronounce - total" , "Express in speech" , "Give voice" , "Say - complete" , "Articulate, express" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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