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
Look for your take home pay after taxes and deductions for things like a 401(k).
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Living in a multigenerational household could spell tax breaks or deductions for caregiving or number of dependents.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Policymakers also have tools to help keep capital flowing—enhanced depreciation allowances and broader deductions for intangible drilling costs could spur reinvestment without upending the broader fiscal framework that has served the industry well.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Congress should look to lower tax rates, not raise taxes by denying deductions for ordinary and necessary business expenses like state business taxes.
—Ryan Ellis, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Living in a multigenerational household could spell tax breaks or deductions for caregiving or number of dependents.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Policymakers also have tools to help keep capital flowing—enhanced depreciation allowances and broader deductions for intangible drilling costs could spur reinvestment without upending the broader fiscal framework that has served the industry well.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Congress should look to lower tax rates, not raise taxes by denying deductions for ordinary and necessary business expenses like state business taxes.
—Ryan Ellis, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deduction
Noun
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Because Ukraine fears the consequences of a reduction in U.S. support, Kyiv has been flexible in readily agreeing to Trump’s ceasefire proposals.—
Eric Green,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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The potential reduction in Medicaid funding raises concerns about the ability to meet the healthcare and educational needs of vulnerable populations.—
John D. Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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The spring transfer portal opened Wednesday and there will certainly be additions and subtractions to this Miami roster when everything is said and done.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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This can be achieved via addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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With the massive investments in AI-specific compute capabilities and capacity, along with advancements in inference and reasoning, delivering impactful outcomes to some of our most confounding challenges now seems within reach.—
Rob Green,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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For decades, it had been assumed that Jupiter's atmosphere was well-mixed—a belief that then guided inferences about the gas giant's interior makeup.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Lofty Pigeon encourages participants to shop local with a 10% off discount on silent book club nights.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Then there’s CEFs’ discounts to net asset value (NAV, or the value of their underlying portfolios).—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The song finds Wetmore shedding light on a childhood with a father battling against alcohol and pills, and Wetmore’s resulting desire and determination to forge a different path.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sustainable workplace culture change requires both determination and adaptability.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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What used to be called a human interest story; no grand conclusions about the larger meaning of Dutch soccer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, consisting of six episodes, to give a fitting conclusion to The Conners.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Deduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deduction. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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