Végösszeg

Végösszeg is a Hungarian term meaning final amount or grand total. It denotes the total sum after all components have been accounted for, such as items, discounts, taxes, fees, and shipping. The expression is common in everyday language as well as in business and financial contexts.

In accounting and invoicing, the végösszeg is the amount the customer must pay. It appears on invoices, receipts, and quotations and is typically shown together with the currency symbol. The final total may reflect discounted prices, value-added tax (VAT), additional charges, shipping, and possible rounding. For example, an invoice might list a subtotal, add taxes, apply a discount, and present a végösszeg that the customer owes.

In mathematics, véges összeg is sometimes referred to as the végösszeg of a finite series or finite set of terms. It represents the total accumulated value of a finite sequence, as opposed to an infinite series where convergence and limit concepts apply. In Hungarian mathematical writing, the term helps to distinguish the complete sum from partial sums or ongoing series.

In software, forms, and spreadsheets, végösszeg is commonly used to label the final line sum or total column, guiding users to the amount due after all adjustments.

Etymology: végösszeg combines vége (end) and összeg (sum), reflecting the notion of the ultimate total. See also összeg, subtotal, VAT.