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

Tax Policy Ken Paxton, Republican Paxton’s affordability plan includes a series of tax deductions. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

This status also serves as a crucial fundraising tool, as donations from alumni and others become eligible for tax deductions. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

Sami claimed deductions totaling about $98,000 over three years as charitable and marketing expenses. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Millionaires may contribute and then take deductions for charitable contributions. — Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

There were only 4 1⁄8 inches of differences (deductions) from one antler to the other, yielding the net score of 216 5⁄8. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

Single filers also have fewer tax deductions, including capital gains on the sale of a residence, and their own tax brackets that can push them into higher marginal rates at lower incomes than married couples filing jointly, financial experts said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

All three of those charges brought by the Premier League eventually resulted in points deductions. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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