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deduct
deduct
/dɪˈdʌkt/
verb
(
)
(arithmetic) make a subtraction
(
take off
,
subtract
,
deduct
)
(arithmetic) make a subtraction
Subtract this amount from my paycheck
subtract this amount from my paycheck
(
)
Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
(
recoup
,
withhold
,
deduct
)
retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
My employer is withholding taxes
My employer is withholding taxes
(logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction
(
deduct
,
infer
,
deduce
,
derive
)
(logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction
Based on the evidence presented, the detective deduced that the suspect was guilty.
Based on the evidence presented, the detective deduced that the suspect was guilty.
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