subtotal

American  

[suhb-toht-l, suhb-toht-] / ˈsʌbˌtoʊt l, sʌbˈtoʊt- /

noun

1. the sum or total of a part of a group or column of figures, as in an accounting statement.

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adjective

1. somewhat less than complete; not total.

   subtotal commitment.

verb (used with object)

subtotaled, subtotaling subtotalled, subtotalling

1. to determine a subtotal for, as figures.

verb (used without object)

subtotaled, subtotaling subtotalled, subtotalling

1. to determine a subtotal.

subtotal British  

/ sʌbˈtəʊtəl, ˈsʌbˌtəʊtəl /

noun

1. the total made up by a column of figures, etc, forming part of the total made up by a larger column or group

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verb

1. to establish or work out a subtotal for (a column, group, etc)

Etymology

Origin of subtotal

First recorded in 1905–10; sub- + total

Example Sentences

Kate Dyson, 44, from Hastings, underwent the surgery six months ago after having a subtotal hysterectomy just over four years ago to remove her uterus - a procedure which leaves the cervix in place.

From BBC

Now, a wider audit of 150,000 women who have had subtotal hysterectomies has been launched.

From BBC

The frozen version of the drink wasn’t an option, so I went with the regular soda in its place, and my subtotal was $30.07 before taxes, fees and a tip.

From Washington Post

Under Airbnb’s pricing structure, hosts pay the company 3 percent of the booking subtotal, which includes the nightly rate plus any cleaning fee and fees for additional guests.

From New York Times

Elections are a running subtotal more than a final bill, and as well as Democrats performed, the results were in line with several other midterm elections of the past 60 years.

From Washington Times