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First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin dēductus “brought down, withdrawn,” past participle of dēdūcere; deduce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

The amount deducted depends on their earnings, though borrowers can make additional payments.

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This will create even more room in each tax bracket for people in that age group, as these sums are deducted from gross income to get to the amount on which the tax is based.

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The September inflation data also helps determine the income thresholds below which taxpayers can contribute to a Roth IRA and fully or partly deduct IRA contributions on their income tax returns.

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The amount owed is usually deducted automatically from employees' wages along with income tax.

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There were also three stoppages in the bout - two for accidental groin shots, which Nurmagomedov was deducted a point for, and one for a clash of heads which split Hughes' forehead open.

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Related Words

• reduce 
• subtract 
• withdraw 
• write off