deduct

[dih-duhkt]

verb (used with object)

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

   Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left.

verb (used without object)

1. detract; abate (usually followed byfrom ).

   The rocky soil deducts from the value of his property.

deduct

/ dɪˈdʌkt /

verb

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

   income tax is deducted from one's wages

Other Word Forms

• prededuct verb (used with object)
• undeducted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deduct¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin dēductus “brought down, withdrawn,” past participle of dēdūcere; deduce

Word History and Origins

Origin of deduct¹

C15: from Latin dēductus, past participle of dēdūcere to _deduce

Synonym Study

See subtract.

Related Words

• reduce 
• subtract 
• withdraw 
• write off