deduction

Definition

  • noun: the act of taking away something (such as an amount of money) from a total
  • noun: an act of taking away
  • synonyms: induction, subtraction, inference

Examples

  • He pays for his insurance by automatic payroll 'deduction'. [=the money for his insurance is automatically taken out of his paycheck]

  • The government is offering new tax 'deductions' for small businesses.

  • Our 'deduction' was based on the information given to us at the time.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) it around there. Give you a feeling like you might win something. You know what I mean? Then they can pull them out and go: "Oh, I'm sorry. That's another illegal deduction... ...but we do have some lovely parting gifts for you. Jail." Subtitles by SDI Media Group (..)
    1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2