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Definition of Deduct
1. Verb. Make a subtraction. "Subtract this amount from my paycheck"
Exact synonyms: Subtract, Take Off
Category relationships: Arithmetic
Generic synonyms: Calculate, Cipher, Compute, Cypher, Figure, Reckon, Work Out
Specialized synonyms: Carry Back
Derivative terms: Deduction, Subtraction, Subtraction, Subtractive
Antonyms: Add
Category relationships: Arithmetic
Generic synonyms: Calculate, Cipher, Compute, Cypher, Figure, Reckon, Work Out
Specialized synonyms: Carry Back
Derivative terms: Deduction, Subtraction, Subtraction, Subtractive
Antonyms: Add
2. Verb. Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments. "They deduct the money "; "My employer is withholding taxes"
Exact synonyms: Recoup, Withhold
Generic synonyms: Hold On, Keep
Specialized synonyms: Dock
Derivative terms: Deductible, Withholder, Withholding, Withholding
Generic synonyms: Hold On, Keep
Specialized synonyms: Dock
Derivative terms: Deductible, Withholder, Withholding, Withholding
3. Verb. Reason by deduction; establish by deduction.
Exact synonyms: Deduce, Derive, Infer
Category relationships: Logic, Logical System, System Of Logic
Specialized synonyms: Extrapolate, Surmise, Elicit
Generic synonyms: Conclude, Reason, Reason Out
Derivative terms: Deduction, Deductive, Deductive, Deduction, Derivation, Inference
Category relationships: Logic, Logical System, System Of Logic
Specialized synonyms: Extrapolate, Surmise, Elicit
Generic synonyms: Conclude, Reason, Reason Out
Derivative terms: Deduction, Deductive, Deductive, Deduction, Derivation, Inference
Definition of Deduct
1. v. t. To lead forth or out.
Definition of Deduct
1. to subtract [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: subtract
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deduct
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