1
as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
contestants get a deduction from their scores for every incorrect guess
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2
as in subtraction
the act or an instance of taking away from a total
the deduction of the amount awarded to the plaintiff in order to pay the legal fees
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3
as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints
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Recent Examples of deduction
His spell also saw two points deductions for separate financial breaches and rumours of financial implosion prior to The Friedkin Group’s takeover last December.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
On top of that, Joong-keun is proposing the state implement a new tax deduction system to waive corporate and income tax so the employees can receive full benefits of the parenting incentives and more companies can follow suit.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Most notably, however, is that the deductions may not be enough to offset the repercussions of the Republicans’ spending bill, said Kayla Kitson, a senior policy fellow at the California Budget & Policy Center.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
For 2026, the standard deduction was also adjusted for inflation.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
On top of that, Joong-keun is proposing the state implement a new tax deduction system to waive corporate and income tax so the employees can receive full benefits of the parenting incentives and more companies can follow suit.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Most notably, however, is that the deductions may not be enough to offset the repercussions of the Republicans’ spending bill, said Kayla Kitson, a senior policy fellow at the California Budget & Policy Center.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
For 2026, the standard deduction was also adjusted for inflation.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deduction
Noun
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The e-commerce behemoth is planning the workforce reduction largely to compensate for overhiring during the pandemic; its CEO also said AI could lead to the automation of routine tasks.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Temperature reductions from extensive tree coverage offer sustainability benefits beyond mere aesthetics — a critical consideration in a climate where outdoor spaces become nearly uninhabitable for months each year.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Marchment subtraction opens up some ice time for Mavrik Bourque.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 Oct. 2025
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State tax subtractions would be capped at $12,500 per year for individuals or $25,000 for joint filers.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The majority of chips are used for inference, and Anthropic uses a portion of the chips in evening hours for training runs.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Qualcomm calls the new chips AI200 and AI250, and they’re intended for generative AI inference in data centers.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The deepest discounts at Way Day are from beloved brands like Shark, Dyson, and Bissell.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Customers can receive a 10% discount on pet products by using the code PETS10 at checkout.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some 303,000 customers who receive gas through Eversource’s NSTAR division in 51 cities and towns across Massachusetts are set to save millions in utility costs due to the Department of Public Utilities’ determination.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Though the judges applauded his determination, his low scores led him to be sent home anyway.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Although that conclusion remains a subject of debate, the die-off of elkhorn and staghorn corals in Florida could bolster the argument.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The conclusion, according to the researchers?—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Deduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deduction. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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