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deduction

[dɪˈdʌkʃən ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

financial

The action of deducting or subtracting something. In financial terms, it refers to the amount of money taken out or subtracted from a person's salary, wages, or other income.

Synonyms

discount, reduction, subtraction.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
deduction	Used in formal contexts such as finance, accounting, or payroll, referring to the amount taken away from a total, often relating to taxes or expenses. The company provides an annual deduction for travel expenses. After all the deductions, his net salary was finally calculated.
subtraction	Primarily used in mathematical contexts to refer to the process of taking one number away from another. In math class, the students learned subtraction using visual aids. The subtraction of 5 from 10 results in 5.
discount	Commonly used in retail or sales context to mean a reduction in the price usually to attract customers or during sales events. The store is offering a 20% discount on all electronics this weekend. With the discount coupon, she saved $10 on her purchase.
reduction	A general term used in various contexts to indicate a decrease or lessening of something in quantity, size, or degree. The government announced a significant reduction in fuel prices. There was a reduction in crime rates over the past year.

Examples of usage

The deduction for taxes was automatically taken out of my paycheck.
She claimed a deduction for her home office expenses on her tax return.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

logic

The process of reasoning in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented. It is a method of drawing conclusions based on logical rules and evidence.

Synonyms

conclusion, inference, reasoning.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
deduction	Used when talking about concluding something based on logic or evidence, often in scientific or detective contexts. Sherlock Holmes made a deduction about the suspect's whereabouts. The scientist made a deduction from the experimental data.
inference	Used to describe a conclusion drawn from evidence or reasoning, often when the evidence is not direct. Based on the patient's symptoms, the doctor made an inference about the disease. She made an inference from his body language.
conclusion	General term for the final part of something, or the end result after considering information. It can be used in various contexts such as academic, professional, or casual conversations. In conclusion, I believe we should proceed with the project. The study came to the conclusion that exercise improves mental health.
reasoning	Refers to the process of thinking about something in a logical way, often used in philosophical or academic contexts. His reasoning was sound and convincing. The math problem required careful reasoning to solve.

Examples of usage

In deductive reasoning, if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.
The detective used deduction to solve the mystery.

^{Context #3 | Noun}

insurance

The amount an insurance company will pay for a covered loss after the policyholder has paid the deductible. It is the portion of the claim that is not covered by the insurance company.

Synonyms

excess, out-of-pocket, surplus.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
deduction	This can also be used in logical reasoning to denote the process of reaching a conclusion based on available evidence. Sherlock Holmes is famous for his powers of deduction. Through careful deduction, she figured out the solution to the puzzle.
excess	This is appropriate when talking about an amount that is more than what is needed or usual. He paid an excess of $50 for the premium service. The problem is not the shortage of resources, but their excess.
surplus	This word is best used when referring to an amount left over when requirements have been met, commonly in economics or budgeting. The budget surplus will be used to improve the local infrastructure. At the end of the year, the company had a significant surplus.
out-of-pocket	Use this term to describe expenses that a person pays directly, rather than being covered by insurance or another party. She had to cover the out-of-pocket expenses for her medical treatment. All travel costs will be out-of-pocket and will later be reimbursed by the company.

Examples of usage

The deductible for my car insurance is $500, so I have to pay that amount before the insurance kicks in.
Make sure you understand your insurance deductible before filing a claim.

Translations

Translations of the word "deduction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dedução

🇮🇳 कटौती

🇩🇪 Abzug

🇮🇩 pengurangan

🇺🇦 відрахування

🇵🇱 odliczenie

🇯🇵 控除

🇫🇷 déduction

🇪🇸 deducción

🇹🇷 kesinti

🇰🇷 공제

🇸🇦 الخصم

🇨🇿 odpočet

🇸🇰 odpočítanie

🇨🇳 扣除

🇸🇮 odtegljaj

🇮🇸 frádráttur

🇰🇿 шегеру

🇬🇪 გამოკლება

🇦🇿 çıxarma

🇲🇽 deducción

Etymology

The word 'deduction' originated from the Latin word 'deductio', which means 'a leading down'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, including finance, logic, and insurance. Its modern usage reflects the concept of subtracting or reasoning to reach a conclusion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,156, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.

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