deduct — to subtract an amount from a total; to take away
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to subtract an amount from a total; to take away
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈdʌkt/
Example Sentences
- My boss said he would deduct the cost of the broken coffee machine from everyone's salary - guess we're all paying for Dave's dancing disaster!
- The bank will deduct a $5 fee for each international transfer.
- Teachers deduct points for late homework, but they should deduct points from their own patience meter too!
deduct
VERB[/dɪˈdʌkt/]
to subtract an amount from a total; to take away
a friendly cashier holds up a receipt while using a calculator to subtract coupon amounts from the total bill. The cashier points to different items on the receipt as she removes their costs one by one. The customer watches as the final amount gets smaller with each subtraction. Other shoppers wait in line behind them holding their own coupons and discount cards. money being deducted to take away amounts from the original total
As auditors deduct, workers construct while learning proper conduct!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin deducere, meaning 'to lead down' or 'to draw away'. It evolved from the literal sense of leading downward to the figurative meaning of subtracting or reducing an amount, as if drawing funds away from a total.
Breakdown
de- (down, away) + ducere (to lead, draw) = to lead down or draw away. The prefix de- indicates movement downward or removal, while ducere is the Latin root meaning 'to lead or conduct'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss said he would deduct the cost of the broken coffee machine from everyone's salary - guess we're all paying for Dave's dancing disaster!”
“The bank will deduct a $5 fee for each international transfer.”
“Teachers deduct points for late homework, but they should deduct points from their own patience meter too!”
“You can deduct business expenses from your tax return.”
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