subtotal

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noun

sub·​to·​tal ˈsəb-ˌtō-tᵊl How to pronounce subtotal (audio)
: the sum of part of a series of figures

subtotal

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adjective

sub·​to·​tal ˌsəb-ˈtō-tᵊl How to pronounce subtotal (audio)
: somewhat less than complete : nearly total
subtotal thyroidectomy
subtotally adverb

Examples of subtotal in a Sentence

Noun Your subtotal is $14, and with tax, that will be $14.70.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Both DoorDash and Uber say the fee can change based on the order subtotal. Justine Fisher, CNBC, 27 July 2024 The citywide 2023-24 enrollment subtotal does not equal D.C. public school + charter totals because the sector-level data may include student duplications. Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023 Starting today, customers who add three or more of the 2023 Fan Favorite items to their DoorDash cart will receive a generous $10 discount on their subtotal (excluding taxes and fees). Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023 Chipotle Chipotle is giving away 20,000 free burritos to Grubhub users beginning Wednesday on orders with subtotals of $20 or more. Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2023 An offer for a free burrito will automatically be added to Chipotle orders on Grubhub with a subtotal of at least $20, while supplies last through April 8 (one redemption per customer). Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2023 Adding a 30 percent penalty brings a subtotal of £4.8 million. Robert Goulder, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 For example, managers can set the tip percentages customers can choose from, and even include a certain selection in the subtotal by default. J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 4 Feb. 2023 Traditionally, small contributions under a certain amount in state races don’t have to be reported to the commission except as a subtotal of such small gifts. Dallas News, 28 Jan. 2022
Adjective
The company said, in a statement to Quartz, that new subtotal minimums will apply to convenience stores, drug stores, and liquor store orders, but not restaurants. Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 14 July 2022 Stitch Fix did all the math for me, providing my subtotal both before and after the styling fee credit, along with the 25% buy-all discount. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023 In the search for profitability, DoorDash will increase subtotal minimums for orders via its subscription service DashPass. Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 14 July 2022 The order summary box lists subtotal, shipping and handling and total, but all of the lines show no cost. Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 18 Jan. 2022 With the one-hour delivery option, a delivery fee will be given based on the order’s subtotal. Cameron Fields, cleveland, 22 Jan. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1863, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subtotal was in 1863

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“Subtotal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subtotal. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

subtotal

noun
sub·​to·​tal
ˈsəb-ˌtōt-ᵊl
: the sum of part of a series of figures

Medical Definition

subtotal

adjective
sub·​to·​tal ˌsəb-ˈtōt-ᵊl How to pronounce subtotal (audio)
: somewhat less than complete : nearly total
subtotal thyroidectomy
subtotally adverb

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