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subtotal
CEFRB1
/ˈsʌbˈtoʊtəl/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A total for part of a larger group of numbers.
- 02
noun
Extra detailLess than total; partial.
Examples
A subtotal is the total of one part of a set of several numbers.
The receipt shows the subtotal before taxes are added.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 4
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsTo calculate a subtotal.
The total for a part of a list of numbers being summed.
More examples
In contextThe waiter calculated the subtotal before adding the tax.
A subtotal thyroidectomy usually prevents the recurrence of hyperthyroidism because only enough of the gland is left to maintain normal function.
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Origin
noun
From sub- + total.