deduct

verb

deduct

verb

UK /dɪˈdʌkt/

Etymology Borrowed from Latin deductus, perfect passive participle of verb deducere (“lead from”).

1

To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller or less by some amount.

  • I will deduct the cost of the can of peas from the money I owe you.
  • The player was deducted a point for violent conduct.
Derived terms
deductability, deductable, deductee, deductive, deductor, prededuct, rededuct, undeducted
Related terms
deduce, deduction, withhold

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