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deduct

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈdʌkt/

Forms: deducted

deduct means: To take an amount away from a total, often money.

verb

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To take an amount away from a total, often money.

  • They deduct tax from my pay.
  • The referee deducted two points.
  • Can I deduct these costs from the total?

How to use it: deduct something from something (The bank deducted the fee from my balance.)

Similar words: subtract, take away

Opposites: add

Common phrases: deduct tax, deduct an amount, deduct something from something

Questions about deduct

What does deduct mean?

To take an amount away from a total, often money.

What is deduct in other languages?

Türkçe: düşmek · Español: deducir · Français: déduire · Deutsch: abziehen · Italiano: detrarre · 日本語: 差し引く

How do you pronounce deduct?

It is pronounced /dɪˈdʌkt/.

How do you use deduct in a sentence?

They deduct tax from my pay. The referee deducted two points.

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