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deduct

 

[ dɪˈdʌkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

finance

To subtract (a number or amount) from another, especially from a total.

Synonyms

remove, subtract, take away

Examples of usage

  • They will deduct $20 from your paycheck for taxes.
  • The bank deducted the service fee from my account balance.
Context #2 | Verb

education

To take away or subtract (a part, amount, or quantity) from a larger whole, especially for educational purposes.

Synonyms

reduce, subtract, take away

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.

See also: deduce, deducible.

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.