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 deduction deduction /dɪˈdʌkʃən/

noun

  1. () A reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket  ( tax deduction , tax write-off , deduction )
    a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
       The tax deduction for home office expenses was a welcome relief for freelancers.
    The tax deduction for home office expenses was a welcome relief for freelancers.
  2. () The act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)  ( subtraction , deduction )
    the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)
      He complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks
    he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks
  3. () Reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)  ( deductive reasoning , synthesis , deduction )
    reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)
  4. () Something that is inferred (deduced, entailed or implied)  ( entailment , deduction , implication )
    something that is inferred (deduced, entailed or implied)
      His resignation had political implications
    his resignation had political implications
  5. () An amount or percentage deducted  ( discount , deduction )
    an amount or percentage deducted
  6. The act of reducing the selling price of merchandise  ( deduction , price reduction , discount )
    the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise


 mucopolysaccharidosis mucopolysaccharidosis /ˌmjuːkoʊˌpɑːlɪˌsækərɪˈdoʊsɪs/

noun

  1. Any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues  ( mucopolysaccharidosis )
    any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues


 hemipterous insect hemipterous insect /hɪˈmɪptərəs ˈɪnsɛkt/

noun

  1. Insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis  ( bug , hemipteran , hemipteron , hemipterous insect )
    insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis


 scorper scorper /ˈskɔːrpər/

noun

  1. A graver used to scoop out broad areas when engraving wood or metal  ( scauper , scorper )
    a graver used to scoop out broad areas when engraving wood or metal


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