noun, adjective, verb, -taled, -tal⋅ing or (especially British
) -talled, -tal⋅ling.| 1. | the sum or total of a part of a group or column of figures, as in an accounting statement. |
| 2. | somewhat less than complete; not total: subtotal commitment. |
| 3. | to determine a subtotal for, as figures. |
| 4. | to determine a subtotal. |