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First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin dēductus “brought down, withdrawn,” past participle of dēdūcere; deduce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

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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"I work hard, I don't spend too much and taxes are deducted from my salary every month. Then I learn that billions in our taxes are being enjoyed by corrupt politicians."

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He claimed to have lost concentration after being infuriated by the referee's decision to deduct a point from his score in round six.

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However, to keep the winners’ speeches to 45 seconds or less, he said he would deduct $1,000 from that amount each second someone went over.

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Despite Forest having four points deducted for a breach of Premier League profit and sustainability rules, Nuno still managed to keep them up with them finishing 17th, six points clear of 18th-placed Luton Town.

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Related Words

• reduce 
• subtract 
• withdraw 
• write off