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/
Korean meaning: 공제하다, 차감하다, 빼다
Korean pronunciation: 디**덕**트
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
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As auditors deduct, workers construct while learning proper conduct!
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '아래로 이끌다'는 뜻에서 시작되어 '빼다, 차감하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 위에서 아래로 끌어내리듯 총액에서 일정 금액을 빼내는 행위를 표현합니다.
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“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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