Meaning & Definition of Deduct in English
English⟶
Deduct
/dɪdəkt/
verb
1. Make a subtraction
- "Subtract this amount from my paycheck"
synonym:
- subtract,
- deduct,
- take off
2. Retain and refrain from disbursing
- Of payments
- "My employer is withholding taxes"
synonym:
- withhold,
- deduct,
- recoup
3. Reason by deduction
- Establish by deduction
synonym:
- deduce,
- infer,
- deduct,
- derive