deduct
verb (used with object)
to take away, as from a sum or amount.
deducting
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present participleof deduct.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And that’s even before deducting the extra costs related specifically to real estate like property taxes, condo fees, maintenance, insurance, sales commissions and so on.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
The research firm’s estimates account for revenue after deducting traffic and other content acquisition costs, such as the money Google shares with its creators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
On a good day, he takes home between 900 and 1,000 rupees, after deducting money spent on fuel and food.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Treasuries now yield less than JGBs after deducting the cost of hedging exchange-rate fluctuations.
From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025
After deducting a high rate of interest, he gave Gerald the money, and then locked the note away with a look of great satisfaction.
From Harding of Allenwood by Harold Bindloss
