deduct
[ dih-duhkt ]
/ dɪˈdʌkt /
verb (used with object)
to take away, as from a sum or amount: Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left.
verb (used without object)
detract; abate (usually followed by from): The rocky soil deducts from the value of his property.
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Origin of deduct
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin dēductus brought down, withdrawn, past participle of dēdūcere; see deduce
Related formspre·de·duct, verb (used with object)un·de·duct·ed, adjective
Can be confuseddeduce deduct
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British Dictionary definitions for deduct
deduct
/ (dɪˈdʌkt) /
verb
(tr) to take away or subtract (a number, quantity, part, etc)income tax is deducted from one's wages
Word Origin for deduct
C15: from Latin dēductus, past participle of dēdūcere to deduce
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Word Origin and History for deduct
deduct
early 15c., from Latin deductus, past participle of deducere "lead down, bring away;" see deduce, with which it formerly was interchangeable. Technically, deduct refers to taking away portions or amounts; subtract to taking away numbers. Related: Deducted; deducting.
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