deduct
[dih-duhkt]
- to take away, as from a sum or amount: Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left.
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- 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 Latin dēductus brought down, withdrawn, past participle of dēdūcere; see deduce
Synonyms
See more synonyms for on Thesaurus.com1. See subtract.
Antonyms
add.
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Examples from the Web for deduct
Contemporary Examples
Blumenauer proposes to change the law to allow dispensaries to deduct expenses and thus retain more of their earnings.
Or rather, they allowed it, but they wouldn't let you deduct any payments into an already overfunded plan.
That's because they can deduct it--and you don't have to pay taxes on it.
They get that they are permitted under current law to deduct the interest they pay on their mortgages.
Firms can deduct their business investments, and households pay no taxes on interest, dividends and capital gains.
Historical Examples
Mrs. Crampton had orders to deduct the price of the glass from her wages. '
Doctor Luttrell's First PatientRosa Nouchette Carey
You charge them for everything you give them, and deduct that from their wages.
A Slave is a SlaveHenry Beam Piper
Deduct from this 384 holidays, and you get 2496 working days during the eight years.
India: What can it teach us?F. Max Mller
To convert into Réaumur, deduct 32, multiply by 4, and divide by 9.
How Girls Can Help Their CountryJuliette Low
He does it willingly, but the master has power to deduct it from his wages in the name of the Guild.
A Tramp's WalletWilliam Duthie
deduct
- (tr) to take away or subtract (a number, quantity, part, etc)income tax is deducted from one's wages
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Word Origin
C15: from Latin dēductus, past participle of dēdūcere to deduce
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Word Origin and History for deduct
v.
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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