Definition of Subtraction
a removal or deduction
Examples of Subtraction in a sentence
In Ms. Fisher’s first grade math class, she showed the students subtraction by placing 5 apples on her desk and then putting two away. 🔊
In regard to the subtraction of integers, you need to first see if the integers are positive or negative. 🔊
After the subtraction of the dirty politicians, the candidates that were left seemed like they would do a decent job in office. 🔊
With the high daily subtraction of trees in the Amazon, our rainforests are becoming closer to being depleted. 🔊
Due to the budget cuts, the CEO decided to implement the subtraction of some of the higher-paying jobs. 🔊
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