deduction
dih-DUHK-shuhn
Deduction (noun) means an amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income. Example: “His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions.”
noun
1
An amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income.
"His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions."
"You can claim a deduction for work travel costs on your tax form."
"A small deduction was taken from my wages for the staff uniform."
2
A conclusion reached through logical reasoning, moving from general principles to a specific result; also the reasoning process itself.
"The detective's deduction proved correct — the butler had done it."
"By careful deduction, she worked out that the missing keys must be in the car."
"His deduction that the shop was closed came from the dark windows and the locked door."
How to use deduction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an amount taken off a total, or a conclusion reached by logical reasoning.
Common pairings
tax deduction
logical deduction
make a deduction
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Etymology
From Middle French déduction, from Latin deductio, matching either deduct + -ion or deduce + -tion.
Synonyms
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discount
synthesis
implication
entailment
subtraction
tax write-off
tax deduction
price reduction
deductive reasoning
Antonyms
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Rhymes for deduction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “deduction” mean?
The word “deduction” means an amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income. In plain terms, either an amount taken off a total, or a conclusion reached by logical reasoning.
How do you pronounce “deduction”?
“Deduction” is pronounced dih-DUHK-shuhn (/dɪˈdʌkʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “deduction” in a sentence?
Here is “deduction” used in a sentence: “His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions.”
What part of speech is “deduction”?
“Deduction” is a noun.
Where does the word “deduction” come from?
The word “deduction” comes from Latin. From Middle French déduction, from Latin deductio, matching either deduct + -ion or deduce + -tion.
Is “deduction” a common word?
“Deduction” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “deduction” have?
“Deduction” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income.
