deduct
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Latin deductus, perfect passive participle of verb deducere (“lead from”).
[edit] Verb
deduct (third-person singular simple present deducts, present participle deducting, simple past and past participle deducted)
- 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.
[edit] Translations
To take one thing from another
