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deduct

verb

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
ED
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

dɪˈdʌkt

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Definitions

verb

  1. reason by deduction; establish by deduction

verb

  1. make a subtraction

    “subtract this amount from my paycheck”

verb

  1. retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

    “My employer is withholding taxes”

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Example Sentences

subtract this amount from my paycheck
My employer is withholding taxes

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