Foot Up (Verb)
Meaning
Add a column of numbers.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- When adding the column of numbers, be sure to foot up each section to ensure accuracy.
- The accountant had to recheck the numbers after realizing they had forgotten to foot up the last column.
- To balance the budget, the company had to carefully foot up all expenses for the past quarter.
- If the two columns don't foot up to the same total, double-check your calculations.
- After footing up the column of numbers, compare the result to the predicted total to see if there are any discrepancies.