deduction — the action of deducting or subtracting something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of deducting or subtracting something
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈdʌkʃən/
Korean meaning: 공제, 차감
Korean pronunciation: 디**덕**션
Example Sentences
- My boss made a brilliant deduction: if I'm always tired on Monday, I must be having too much fun on weekends.
- The insurance deduction was so high that I wondered if I was paying to protect my car or buying them a new office.
- Through careful deduction, the detective concluded that the butler did it - mainly because he was the only one left.
deduction
NOUN//dɪˈdʌkʃən//
the action of deducting or subtracting something
An accountant processes payroll deductions from employee salaries
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Origin
From Latin 'deductio', derived from 'deducere' meaning 'to lead down or away'. The term combines the prefix 'de-' (down, away) with 'ducere' (to lead).
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“My boss made a brilliant deduction: if I'm always tired on Monday, I must be having too much fun on weekends.”
“The insurance deduction was so high that I wondered if I was paying to protect my car or buying them a new office.”
“Through careful deduction, the detective concluded that the butler did it - mainly because he was the only one left.”
“The company's annual report showed significant deductions for employee benefits and training programs.”
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