deduct
US /dɪˈdʌkt/
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
Synonyms
- subtractmake a subtraction
- withholdhold back; refuse to hand over or share
Collocations
- Easy deduct points for late deliveryto deduct points for late delivery, meaning to make a subtraction
- Medium deduct taxes from monthly salaryto deduct taxes from monthly salary, meaning to make a subtraction
- Hard deduct legitimate business expensesto deduct legitimate business expenses, meaning to make a subtraction
- Very Hard deduct at source automaticallyto deduct at source automatically, meaning to make a subtraction
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