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subtraction in Dutch

subtraction in Dutch is aftrekken, aftrekking — subtraction means (mathematics) The process of taking one number away from another.

subtraction in Dutch

aftrekken
noun
(arithmetic, uncountable) The process of subtracting a number from another.
aftrekking
noun
(arithmetic, uncountable) The process of subtracting a number from another.
aftrekking
noun
(arithmetic, countable) A calculation involving subtracting.
aftrekken
noun
(arithmetic, countable) A calculation involving subtracting.

What does "subtraction" mean?

  1. noun (mathematics) The process of taking one number away from another.
  2. noun A sum that involves taking one number away from another.
    "The teacher has set us ten subtractions to do by tomorrow."
  3. noun The act of taking something away.
    "The subtraction of the wealth from the economy will result in recession."
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subtraction in a sentence

  • The teacher has set us ten subtractions to do by tomorrow.
  • The subtraction of the wealth from the economy will result in recession.

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What is "subtraction" in Dutch?
"subtraction" in Dutch is aftrekken, aftrekking. subtraction means: (mathematics) The process of taking one number away from another.
Are there other ways to say "subtraction" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "subtraction": aftrekken, aftrekking.
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