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subtotal

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbˌtoʊtəl]

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Learn how to use subtotal in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce subtotal

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbˌtoʊtəl]

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