deduct

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Related terms 1.3 Anagrams

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin deductus, perfect passive participle of verb deducere (“‘lead from’”).

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to deduct (third-person singular simple present deducts, present participle deducting, simple past and past participle deducted)

1. To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller by some amount.

   I will deduct the cost of the can of peas from the money I owe you.

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• deduce
• deduction

[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: cddetu
• ducted