deduction
noun
the act or process of deducting; subtraction.
deductions
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pluralof deduction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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No sanction has yet been decided upon but City could face substantial points deductions, a fine or even expulsion from the top division.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Possible penalties include massive points deductions and expulsion from the Premier League.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
All were given points deductions, but only Juventus ultimately dropped into the second tier of Italian football.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
In this case, your income before deductions would be roughly $142,000 — your $108,000 salary plus your $34,000 of taxable Social Security — before adding any taxable pension or IRA income.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
If they hoped to finish well, the Fugees needed to win and to avoid getting any red cards, which brought point deductions.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
