subtotal
Pronunciación: [ˈsʌbˌtoʊtəl]
Palabra
Contexto: «finance/accounting»
(noun) the total amount that comes before adding taxes or discounts. It shows how much you have before the final total is calculated. It's like a stepping stone in math, showing how much you have before you finish adding up everything.
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The subtotal for the groceries was $50 before any discounts.
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The subtotal did not include the special sale, so it was higher than expected.
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What is the subtotal for all the items in your shopping cart?
Contexto: «finance/accounting»
(verb) to calculate the intermediate total before adding other amounts like taxes or discounts. It is like figuring out how much you have before you add on other costs.
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The cashier subtotaled the items before applying the sales tax.
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She didn't subtotal the expenses correctly, so the final amount was wrong.
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Can you subtotal these expenses for me before we add the fees?
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