deduct

American  

[dih-duhkt] / dɪˈdʌkt /

verb (used with object)

1. to take away, as from a sum or amount.

   Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left.

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verb (used without object)

1. detract; abate (usually followed byfrom ).

   The rocky soil deducts from the value of his property.

deduct British  

/ dɪˈdʌkt /

verb

1. (tr) to take away or subtract (a number, quantity, part, etc)

   income tax is deducted from one's wages

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Related Words

See subtract.

Other Word Forms

• prededuct verb (used with object)
• undeducted adjective

Etymology

Origin of deduct

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin dēductus “brought down, withdrawn,” past participle of dēdūcere; deduce

Example Sentences

The Owls were deducted 12 points in October after the club filed for administration.

From BBC

Presuming he passes on before her, which is more than likely, she could deduct the expenses from the sale of his home.

From MarketWatch

"It feels amazing. I whooped that boy in his back yard," Londoner TKV, who was deducted a point for a low blow, said.

From BBC

Revisions to rules for deducting state and local taxes and charitable donations will affect millions of affluent Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal

Taxpayers can deduct up to $25,000 of tips, and up to $12,500 of overtime income for singles and $25,000 for joint filers.

From Barron's

Related Words

• reduce
• subtract
• withdraw
• write off