intermediate sum
[/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət sʌm/]
nounpl: intermediate sums
soma intermediária
1. A partial total or subtotal calculated during a process of addition or computation, before reaching the final sum
The accountant calculated an intermediate sum after processing the first quarter's expenses.
A contadora calculou uma soma intermediária após processar as despesas do primeiro trimestre.
2. In mathematics or statistics, a sum of a subset of values within a larger dataset
The spreadsheet displays intermediate sums for each department before calculating the total company revenue.
A planilha exibe somas intermediárias para cada departamento antes de calcular a receita total da empresa.
3. A cumulative value reached at an intermediate stage of a calculation or financial statement
Each intermediate sum helps verify the accuracy of the final calculation.
Cada soma intermediária ajuda a verificar a precisão do cálculo final.
This term is primarily used in technical, accounting, and mathematical contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is essential in financial auditing and spreadsheet work, where intermediate sums serve as verification points to ensure data accuracy before finalizing reports.
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