deduct (Meaning)

Wordnet

deduct (v)

make a subtraction

retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

Webster

deduct (v. t.)

To lead forth or out.

To take away, separate, or remove, in numbering, estimating, or calculating; to subtract; -- often with from or out of.

To reduce; to diminish.

FAQs About the word deduct

make a subtraction, retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments, reason by deduction; establish by deductionTo lead forth or out., To take away, separate, o

subtract,reduce, discount, lessen, slash, trim, clip, knock off, cut back, diminish

add, tack (on),add, tack (on), raise, increase, complement, append, annex, complement

They decided to deduct the cost of repairs from the tenant's security deposit.

The company will deduct taxes from your paycheck before you receive it.

After considering all expenses, we can deduct that our profits for the quarter have increased.

If you contribute to a retirement plan, you can deduct those contributions from your taxable income.