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deduction

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈdʌkʃən/

Forms: deductions

deduction means: An amount taken away from a total, especially your pay or the income on which you pay tax.

noun

AMOUNT TAKEN OFFB2

An amount taken away from a total, especially your pay or the income on which you pay tax.

  • Check the deductions on your payslip.
  • She claimed a tax deduction for work expenses.
  • My salary is lower after deductions.

How to use it: deduction from something (There is a small deduction from my salary each month.); deduction for something (You may claim a deduction for certain expenses.)

Similar words: subtraction, reduction

Common phrases: tax deduction, deduction from pay, claim a deduction, a small deduction

LOGICAL THINKINGC1

Using facts and careful thinking to work out an answer, or the answer you reach.

  • He solved the puzzle by deduction.
  • Your deduction fits all the facts.
  • The detective made several deductions from the footprints.

How to use it: deduction from something (Her deduction from the evidence proved correct.)

Similar words: reasoning, inference

Common phrases: logical deduction, by deduction, make a deduction, a correct deduction

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What does deduction mean?

An amount taken away from a total, especially your pay or the income on which you pay tax.

What is deduction in other languages?

Türkçe: kesinti · Español: deducción · Français: déduction · Deutsch: Abzug · Italiano: deduzione · 日本語: 控除

How do you pronounce deduction?

It is pronounced /dɪˈdʌkʃən/.

How do you use deduction in a sentence?

Check the deductions on your payslip. She claimed a tax deduction for work expenses.

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