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deduct
[dih-duhkt]
verb (used with object)
to take away, as from a sum or amount.
Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left.
verb (used without object)
detract; abate (usually followed byfrom ).
The rocky soil deducts from the value of his property.
deduct
/ ɪˈʌ /
verb
(tr) to take away or subtract (a number, quantity, part, etc)
income tax is deducted from one's wages
Other 51Թ Forms
- prededuct verb (used with object)
- undeducted adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deduct1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The suit contends PAMA’s leases attempt to invalidate rights guaranteed under law, including the opportunity to sue and make repairs the landlord neglected and deduct these costs from the rent.
But currently around £100 a month is being deducted from their Universal Credit to pay for advances they took while homeless for a short time.
Harrison controlled the action on the ground in the latter half of the first, Pena being deducted a point for two illegal up-kicks, before securing another takedown in the second.
Second-placed Redhill were then set for the title having finished below the Channel Islands side on goal difference but have now also been deducted three points for the same offence.
But the USO said the airline has told the affected flight attendants "that the money will be simply deducted from the payslip until the debt is paid".
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