subtotal
Definition
Noun A partial sum; the result obtained by adding together some, but not all, of the numbers in a set or column. It is an intermediate total calculated before a final grand total.
Usage
The word "subtotal" is used to indicate a sum that is part of a larger calculation. It is commonly seen on invoices, receipts, financial reports, and spreadsheets to show the sum of items before taxes, fees, or other adjustments are applied.
Examples
- Before tax, the subtotal for my groceries was $45.67.
- The spreadsheet calculates a subtotal for each department's expenses.
- Please check the subtotal at the bottom of the first page of the report.
Advanced Usage
- As a verb (less common): To calculate a subtotal.
- Example: The software will automatically subtotal the sales figures by region.
- In data analysis, subtotals are crucial for breaking down information into meaningful categories (e.g., subtotals by quarter, by product line).
Variants and Related Words
- Total (noun/verb): The final sum of all parts or quantities.
- Sum (noun/verb): The result of adding numbers.
- Aggregate (noun): A whole formed by combining several separate elements.
Synonyms
Partial sum, intermediate total.
Antonyms
Grand total, final total.
Related Phrases
- "Subtotal before tax": A common phrase on receipts indicating the sum of item prices before sales tax is calculated.
- "Insert subtotals": A common command in spreadsheet software (like Microsoft Excel) to automatically calculate and display subtotals for grouped data.
Noun
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the sum of part of a group of numbers
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