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First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin dēductus “brought down, withdrawn,” past participle of dēdūcere; deduce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

Example Sentences

Taxpayers can deduct up to $25,000 of tips, and up to $12,500 of overtime income for singles and $25,000 for joint filers.

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That means your gifts have to exceed that threshold before you can deduct anything.

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Premiums for Part B are automatically deducted from the monthly benefit checks of many Social Security recipients.

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So dispensaries can’t deduct typical business expenses from their taxable income.

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And there’s more reason to itemize: Republicans increased the cap on deducting state and local taxes, or SALT, to $40,000 from $10,000, for people making $500,000 or less.

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Related Words

• reduce 
• subtract 
• withdraw 
• write off