Deduct: meaning, definitions and examples
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deduct
[ dɪˈdʌkt ]
finance
To subtract (a number or amount) from another, especially from a total.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They will deduct $20 from your paycheck for taxes.
- The bank deducted the service fee from my account balance.
education
To take away or subtract (a part, amount, or quantity) from a larger whole, especially for educational purposes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The teacher deducted points for incorrect answers on the exam.
- The final grade was based on deducting points for late submissions.
Translations
Translations of the word "deduct" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deduzir
🇮🇳 कटौती करना
🇩🇪 abziehen
🇮🇩 mengurangkan
🇺🇦 віднімати
🇵🇱 odjąć
🇯🇵 差し引く
🇫🇷 déduire
🇪🇸 deducir
🇹🇷 çıkarmak
🇰🇷 공제하다
🇸🇦 يخصم
🇨🇿 odečíst
🇸🇰 odpočítať
🇨🇳 扣除
🇸🇮 odšteti
🇮🇸 draga frá
🇰🇿 шегеру
🇬🇪 გამოკლება
🇦🇿 çıxarmaq
🇲🇽 deducir
Etymology
The word 'deduct' comes from the Latin word 'deducere', which means 'to lead down' or 'bring away'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Originally used in a more general sense of 'derive or deduce', its modern financial and educational meanings developed over time.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,169, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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