Definition of Deduct

to subtract or take away from the total

Examples of Deduct in a sentence

We must deduct our expenses from our sales to determine our profit.  🔊

There is no way to deduct all of the incidentals without going in the red.  🔊

The teacher threatened to deduct points if the student left off his name.  🔊

The tax form allowed the business owner to deduct certain expenses from his debt.  🔊

If you turn in a late assignment, the professor will deduct 10% each day.  🔊

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