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deduct

US /dɪˈdʌkt/

verb Target · B2 Tài chính & ngân sách

Definition

make a subtraction

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The company will deduct the cost of the uniform from your first paycheck.

Word Family

NounNoun
deduction deductible
VerbVerb
deduct gốc
AdjectiveAdj
deductible
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • subtractmake a subtraction
  • withholdhold back; refuse to hand over or share

Collocations

  • Easy deduct points for late delivery
    to deduct points for late delivery, meaning to make a subtraction
  • Medium deduct taxes from monthly salary
    to deduct taxes from monthly salary, meaning to make a subtraction
  • Hard deduct legitimate business expenses
    to deduct legitimate business expenses, meaning to make a subtraction
  • Very Hard deduct at source automatically
    to deduct at source automatically, meaning to make a subtraction

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