Aug 22, 2011 · This answer is incorrect. "Subtotal" is similar to "subcategory", where it means a "smaller part of a larger group"; in the former, the subtotal is a smaller group within the larger total, and the …

May 7, 2019 · Discounts are calculated on the sub-total (or subtotal) amount in retail/wholesale areas. In other words, they are tax exclusive. However, in tax accounting, one gets the concepts of: tax …

Apr 21, 2020 · The general word is subtotal: [Merriam-Webster] : the sum of part of a series of figures // Your subtotal is $14, and with tax, that will be $14.70. Depending on context, a subtotal can …

Jul 26, 2024 · This is not a duplicate of either of those answers. The first proposed dup wanted subtotal. The second proposed dup was closed because it didn't meet standards. This question is valid and …

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Dec 14, 2023 · The most common and non-problematic use of this word is followed by “to” and a specific result, in a sentence like this: This environment is not conducive to good sleep. However, some other …

Oct 21, 2020 · These makes sense despite the singular choice of or: Choose one drink, and only one -- coffee, tea, or milk. Our cake goes well with any and all of these.

Adding it to an existing word creates a new word. Compare words like subtotal or subspace. Would you say either of these is more than one word? The difference here is that subtotal and subspace are …

Sep 3, 2024 · I always wondered wether you should style the period in italics if it follows the italicized word. Does anyone know what style guides say about this matter? Which of the two following options …

Dec 18, 2018 · A mood is a state of mind. If you are in the mood to do something, you are in the right state of mind to enjoy doing it. In a mood is just a short way of saying in a bad mood, that is, feeling …