subtotal
Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbˌtoʊtəl]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
The subtotal for the groceries was $50 before any discounts.
Example
The subtotal did not include the special sale, so it was higher than expected.
Example
What is the subtotal for all the items in your shopping cart?
Context: “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.
Example
The cashier subtotaled the items before applying the sales tax.
Example
She didn't subtotal the expenses correctly, so the final amount was wrong.
Example
Can you subtotal these expenses for me before we add the fees?
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