subtract
verb (used with object)
to withdraw or take away, as a part from a whole.
are subtracting
-
present progressiveof subtract.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“You are subtracting, worrying about inflation, taxes and protecting your money from being overly aggressive when a bear market comes,” he says.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 26, 2016
And because Gross Profit equals Sales minus COGS, the less you are subtracting from Sales, the higher your gross profits are.
From Forbes ● Nov. 3, 2014
