Subtotalling: meaning, definitions and examples
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subtotalling
[ sสbหtoสtษlษชล ]
calculating totals
Subtotalling refers to the process of calculating the total of a specific group of numbers before adding them to a larger total. This step is often used in accounting and finance to help organize data into manageable sections. By creating subtotals, individuals can gain insights into the various components contributing to a larger sum, facilitating easier error-checking and clearer data presentation. Subtotalling can also highlight trends within specific categories, making it a useful tool in data analysis.
Synonyms
interim total, partial total, section total.
Examples of usage
- I started subtotalling the expenses for each department.
- The accountant was subtotalling the income before taxes.
- Subtotalling the sales helped us identify our best-selling products.
Translations
Translations of the word "subtotalling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น subtotalizaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคช-เคฏเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Zwischensummenbildung
๐ฎ๐ฉ subtotal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะผัะถะฝะธะน ะฟัะดัะฐั ัะฝะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ subtotal
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐ่จ
๐ซ๐ท sous-total
๐ช๐ธ subtotal
๐น๐ท ara toplam
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุฌู ุงูู ุฌุฒุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ mezisouฤet
๐ธ๐ฐ medzisรบฤet
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ่ฎก
๐ธ๐ฎ medziznesek
๐ฎ๐ธ millisumma
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐะปัา ัะพะผะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแฃแแแแแฃแ แ แฏแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alt cษmi
๐ฒ๐ฝ subtotal
Etymology
The term 'subtotal' originates from the Latin word 'subtotus,' meaning 'partially totalized.' It began to emerge in English during the 19th century as business practices became more complex, especially with the rise of accounting and financial reporting. The idea was to provide an intermediate total to help analyze data more clearly before arriving at a final total. Over time, the use of subtotals found its way into various fields such as retail, finance, and data analysis, becoming a standard practice for improving the clarity of financial statements and other numerical representations. The format and presentation of subtotals have also evolved with advancements in technology, leading to software tools that automatically calculate and present these intermediary totals in spreadsheets and accounting systems.