deduct

[ dih-duhkt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to take away, as from a sum or amount:

   Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left.

verb (used without object)

1. detract; abate (usually followed by from ):

   The rocky soil deducts from the value of his property.

deduct

/ dɪˈdʌkt /

verb

1. tr to take away or subtract (a number, quantity, part, etc)

   income tax is deducted from one's wages

Other Words From

• prede·duct verb (used with object)
• unde·ducted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deduct¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin dēductus “brought down, withdrawn,” past participle of dēdūcere; deduce

Word History and Origins

Origin of deduct¹

C15: from Latin dēductus, past participle of dēdūcere to deduce

Synonym Study

See subtract.

Example Sentences

The IRS treats cryptocurrencies as property for tax purposes, meaning donors can deduct the fair market value of their crypto donations on their tax returns without being subject to capital gains tax.

From Salon

The complaint said the nursery “routinely” required employees to work five hours or more without a 30-minute uninterrupted meal break, but that the full lunch break was deducted from their paychecks.

From Los Angeles Times

The other attraction for shareholders in water companies, like others, is that the cost of the loan repayments can be deducted from earnings to reduce reported profit and therefore their tax bill.

From BBC

Inverness have had 15 points deducted as a result of administration, meaning they face potential relegation from League 1.

From BBC

After deducting royalties and taxes, the proceeds are sent back to the miners, a bittersweet reward for their tireless digging.

From BBC

Related Words

• reduce
• subtract
• withdraw
• write off