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deduct definition

de·duct (dē dukt′, di-)

transitive verb

to take away or subtract (a quantity)

Etymology: ME deducten < L deductus, pp. of deducere: see deduce

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deduct Synonyms

deduct

v.

take away, take from, diminish, subtract; see decrease 2.


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deduct Usage Examples

Object

  • tax: Should you have already had tax deducted, you can claim a tax refund.

Preposition: at

  • checkout: This will be deducted at checkout based on your shipping country.

Preposition: as

  • expense: The allowances are calculated in the same way as for trades, and are deducted as an expense.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

  • due: Such a transfer is made in cash after selling the relevant Investments and deducting any amounts due to us.

Modifying Another Word

  • accordingly: If we have any promotions then these will also be clear to you and the amount deducted accordingly.

Used with why or when

  • when: The costs we charge are heavily subsidized and therefore will be deducted when a refund is issued.

Infinitive complement

  • arrive: Certain expenses, if they are not allowable for income tax, may be deducted to arrive at the net sale proceeds or value.

Preposition: from

  • refund: Your discount voucher will be deducted from any refund given for returned items.
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How does "deduct" differ from "withdraw" in financial usage?

mombi01 24 days ago