subtotalsub‧to‧tal /ˈsʌbˌtəʊtl $ -ˌtoʊtl/ noun [countable] 
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Thesaurus- the subtotal before sales tax is added
- The subtotal for parts was $23. With labor costs, the bill came to $36.
- But even if the totals were constant across individuals, the subtotals would still vary between different parts of the cerebral cortex.
- For just the cerebral cortex, the subtotal is about 30 billion.
- The budget figures for the selected projects and the other resource-consuming activities are entered into the budget column and subtotals calculated.
- This groups the estimated costs under appropriate headings with subtotals.
Longman Language Activatora total► total
the total of a set of numbers, especially on a bill, that is added to other numbers, such as a tax, to form a complete total the number or amount that there is, when everything has been counted or added together: · You had 29 points plus 33 points, so the total is 62.· A company spokesperson said 28,000 jobs or 70% of the total will be cut.total of: · The three defendants were jailed for a total of 30 years.· A total of $950 million was spent on the new transportation system.
► total the total number or amount is the number that there is when everything has been counted and added together: · The total cost was far higher than we had expected.· People of Chinese origin made up about 10% of the total population.· The Performing Arts Department's total budget for the year was $6.3 million.
► altogether/in all use this to say or ask what a total amount is, including everything that could be included: · Altogether 680 women took part in the conference.· On the wall are rows of stickers, 35 in all, each representing a team victory.
► grand total the total when everything has been included - use this especially in a humorous way when the final total is surprisingly small: · The grand total for both meals was $6.73.grand total of: · A grand total of six people showed up for the lecture.
► subtotal the total of a single set of figures, for example on a bill, which does not include other amounts that will be added later to make the final total: · The subtotal for parts was $23. With labor costs, the bill came to $36.
► gross a gross amount or figure is the total amount before anything such as tax is taken away: · My gross annual income, before tax, is just over £18,000.· The company's gross earnings were up $12 million over last year.· The gross weight of the package is 10 kilos, including the packaging.
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