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Definition deduction in American English

deduction noun

noun
/dɪˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/
1

an amount or number taken from a total

Example

He earns $40,000 a year after tax deductions.

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accumulation allocation allowance
1.1

the process of taking an amount or number from a total

Example

Interest will be paid without deduction of tax.

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addition arithmetic assessment
2

something that you know from the information or evidence that you have

Example

We know he is guilty, but it takes more than deductions to win a court case.

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thought idea belief
2.1

the process of finding something out by considering the information or evidence that you have

Example

his amazing powers of deduction

Synonyms and related words
thought consideration assessment
Definition deduction in American English