Synonyms of deductions

deductions

noun

plural of deduction

1

as in reductions

something that is or may be subtracted

contestants get a deduction from their scores for every incorrect guess

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reductions
• discounts
• abatements
• rebates
• drops
• losses
• penalties
• depreciations
• declines
• dents
• forfeitures
• kickbacks
• givebacks
• falls
• forfeits
• diminutions
• decrements
• diminishments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• additions
• gains
• increases
• accruals
• accessions
• increments
• accretions
• raises
• rises
• augmentations
• boosts
• appreciations

2

as in subtractions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reductions
• subtractions
• discounts
• drops
• declines
• rebates
• losses
• shrinkages
• abatements
• kickbacks
• cutbacks
• givebacks
• falls
• diminutions
• cuts
• decrements
• detractions
• curtailments
• diminishments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• additions
• gains
• increases
• accessions
• increments
• enlargements
• accruals
• raises
• supplements
• accumulations
• rises
• boosts
• accretions
• appendixes
• addenda
• augmentations
• supplementations

3

as in inferences

an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning

his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inferences
• determinations
• conclusions
• consequences
• decisions
• assumptions
• diagnoses
• rulings
• verdicts
• inductions
• eductions
• sequiturs
• resolutions
• guesses
• conjectures
• judgments
• presumptions
• surmises
• deliverances
• suppositions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deductions

Citing its investigation, the watchdog said 48 percent of the promotions were actually price increases, 40 percent were not real price deductions, and seven percent had a lower discount than advertised. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

On the flip side, doing the wrong thing meant point deductions. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Employers typically pick up most of the cost of health insurance, but workers must pay a portion of the tab, usually through paycheck deductions. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

As this example shows, futures investing — and deductions drawn from it — can shift rapidly. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The tax deductions proposed are $25,000 for all healthcare expenses, $50,000 on most down payments and $5,000 for spending related to healthy lifestyles. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Readers are encouraged to check individual organization websites for contact information and current hours before dropping off items, and ask respective organizations about receipts for possible tax deductions. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 30 July 2026

Per Le Monde, these initiatives were driven by a calculated desire to showcase his power, seize marketing opportunities, and declare tax deductions. — Devorah Lauter For Artnews, Robb Report, 29 July 2026

Those came on the back of the two English clubs breaching the governing body’s football earnings rule, which limits the size of financial loss clubs can record, after deductions for ‘good’ expenditure on infrastructure, youth teams and the like. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026