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deduct
verb
Reason by deduction; establish by deduction
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dɪˈdʌkt
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verb
Reason by deduction; establish by deduction
verb
Make a subtraction
“Subtract this amount from my paycheck”
verb
Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
“My employer is withholding taxes”
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Subtract this amount from my paycheck
My employer is withholding taxes
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