deduct from

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de⋅duct

[di-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)

2.	detract; abate (usually fol. by from): The rocky soil deducts from the value of his property.

Origin:
1375–1425; late ME < L dēductus brought down, withdrawn, ptp. of dēdūcere; see deduce

Synonyms:
1. See subtract.

Antonyms:
add.

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deduct

1419, from L. deductus, pp. of deducere "lead down, bring away;" see deduce, with which it formerly was interchangeable. Technically, deduct refers to taking away portions or amounts; subtract to taking away numbers.

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Main Entry: de·duct
Function: transitive verb
: to take away (an amount) from a total; specifically : to take as a deduction deducted —D. Q. Posin> —compare AMORTIZE

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