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 deduct deduct /dɪˈdʌkt/

verb

  1. () (arithmetic) make a subtraction  ( take off , subtract , deduct )
    (arithmetic) make a subtraction
     Subtract this amount from my paycheck
    subtract this amount from my paycheck
  2. () Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments  ( recoup , withhold , deduct )
    retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
     My employer is withholding taxes
    My employer is withholding taxes
  3. (logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction  ( deduct , infer , deduce , derive )
    (logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction
      Based on the evidence presented, the detective deduced that the suspect was guilty.
    Based on the evidence presented, the detective deduced that the suspect was guilty.