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DEDUCT

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Deduct.

Deduct - as a verb

Make a subtraction

Example: "Subtract this amount from my paycheck"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subtracttake off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calculateciphercomputecypherfigurereckonwork out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

Example: "My employer is withholding taxes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recoupwithhold
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold onkeep
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reason by deduction; establish by deduction

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deducederiveinfer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concludereasonreason out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"You can deduct the cost of your business expenses."
"Please deduct the amount from my account."
"He forgot to deduct the taxes from his paycheck."
"You can deduct the interest paid on your student loans."
"The company will deduct the cost of the damaged equipment from your salary."
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Word Game Points

Is DEDUCT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deduct is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEDUCT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DEDUCT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deduct is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEDUCT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DEDUCT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deduct is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEDUCT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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