n. The total for a part of a list of numbers being summed.
v. To calculate a subtotal.
adj. Less than total; partial.
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n. the sum of part of a group of numbers
Word Usage
"For convenience, we group the Fuel, Purchased Power, and Other Operation and Maintenance operating expenses reported by Edison and call the subtotal Cost of Goods Sold."