deduct

American  

[dih-duhkt] / dɪˈdʌkt /

verb (used with object)

1. to take away, as from a sum or amount.

   Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left.

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verb (used without object)

1. detract; abate (usually followed byfrom ).

   The rocky soil deducts from the value of his property.

deduct British  

/ dɪˈdʌkt /

verb

1. (tr) to take away or subtract (a number, quantity, part, etc)

   income tax is deducted from one's wages

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Related Words

See subtract.

Other Word Forms

• prededuct verb (used with object)
• undeducted adjective

Etymology

Origin of deduct

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin dēductus “brought down, withdrawn,” past participle of dēdūcere; deduce

Example Sentences

On a good day, he takes home between 900 and 1,000 rupees, after deducting money spent on fuel and food.

From BBC

Rand asked—and deducted the cost of the extra paper from her royalty.

From The Wall Street Journal

What’s more, in Part D, which covers drugs, beneficiaries face another premium, which varies by plan, and an income-related premium, which is deducted directly from their Social Security benefit.

From MarketWatch

This deduction is for each taxpayer who is 65 or older, so a married couple in their 70s filing jointly could deduct $12,000.

From The Wall Street Journal

Social Security then deducts Irmaa from monthly benefit payments for recipients.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• reduce
• subtract
• withdraw
• write off