Meaning & use
subtotal
The sum of a set of numbers within a larger calculation, not including tax, discounts, or later additions.
See it in a sentence
The receipt listed a subtotal of forty dollars before sales tax was added.
Add up the first three columns to get a subtotal for this section of the budget.
A note on using this word
Common on receipts and spreadsheets; the subtotal always precedes a final total that includes extra charges.
Words with a similar meaning
partial sum
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