subtotal
noun [C] /ˈsʌbˌtəʊ.təl/
/-ˌtoʊ.t̬əl/ Definition
› the total of one set of numbers to which other numbers will be added: You have to add the cost of postage to the subtotal.Calculations and calculatingAddition, subtraction, multiplication and division
(Definition of subtotal noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- average sth out phrasal verb
- axiom noun
- calculation noun (NUMBERS)
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- equate to sth phrasal verb
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- figure verb (NUMBER)
- grand total noun
- miscount verb
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- project verb (CALCULATE)
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- reckon sth up phrasal verb
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