Subtotal ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Subtotal ( noun )

1. A partial total, especially one arrived at in intermediate stages of a calculation.
2. A preliminary or intermediate total.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from sub- + total.

Examples:

1. The subtotal for the first quarter is $1,000,000.
2. The subtotal for the first three items is $500.
3. The subtotal after deducting the discount is $8,000.
4. The subtotal of all the expenses is $12,000.
5. The subtotal of the sales for the day is $10,000.

(As a verb)

Subtotal ( verb )

1. A partial total, especially one arrived at in intermediate stages of a calculation.
2. A preliminary or intermediate total.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from sub- + total.

Examples:

1. The subtotal for the first quarter is $1,000,000.
2. The subtotal for the first three items is $500.
3. The subtotal after deducting the discount is $8,000.
4. The subtotal of all the expenses is $12,000.
5. The subtotal of the sales for the day is $10,000.