noun
Uncommon
withholding
wihth-HOHL-dihng
Withholding (noun) means the deduction of tax from an employee's pay before it is paid out. Example: “His paycheck showed the amount of tax withholding for the month.”
noun
1
The deduction of tax from an employee's pay before it is paid out.
"His paycheck showed the amount of tax withholding for the month."
How to use withholding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTax automatically taken out of your wages before you receive them.
Common pairings
tax withholding
withholding allowance
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Word forms
- Plural
- withholdings
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Rhymes for withholding
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What does “withholding” mean?
The word “withholding” means the deduction of tax from an employee's pay before it is paid out. In plain terms, tax automatically taken out of your wages before you receive them.
How do you pronounce “withholding”?
“Withholding” is pronounced wihth-HOHL-dihng (/wɪθˈhəʊldɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “withholding” in a sentence?
Here is “withholding” used in a sentence: “His paycheck showed the amount of tax withholding for the month.”
What part of speech is “withholding”?
“Withholding” is a noun.
Is “withholding” a common word?
“Withholding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
