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
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin dēductus “brought down, withdrawn,” past participle of dēdūcere;see deduce
synonym study for deduct
1. See subtract.
OTHER WORDS FROM deduct
pre·de·duct, verb (used with object)un·de·duct·ed, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH 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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