deduct
pronunciation
How to pronounce deduct in British English:
UK [dɪˈdʌkt]
How to pronounce deduct in American English:
US [dɪˈdʌkt]
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- Verb:
- make a subtraction
- retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
- reason by deduction; establish by deduction
Word Origin
- deduct (v.)
- early 15c., from Latin deductus, past participle of deducere "lead down, bring away;" see deduce, with which it formerly was interchangeable. Technically, deduct refers to taking away portions or amounts; subtract to taking away numbers. Related: Deducted; deducting.
Example
- 1. Once you deduct your expenses , there is nothing left .
- 2. Ask the hotel to deduct it from your bill if you are not using the service .
- 3. Owner-occupiers typically pay no tax on capital gains and can deduct mortgage interest from their income-tax bills .
- 4. If I lost - well , I would have been sure to deduct the management fee first .
- 5. Pay your savings just like you would a utility bill , add it to your savings and deduct it from your checking .