deduct

Verb
  1. Make a subtraction (synset 200642914)
    "subtract this amount from my paycheck"
    referred to in: arithmetic - the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
    is a type of: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation
    subtypes: carry back - deduct a loss or an unused credit from taxable income for a prior period
    same as: subtract, take off
  2. Retain and refrain from disbursing;
    Of payments (synset 202219783)
    "My employer is withholding taxes"
    is a type of: hold on, keep - retain possession of
    subtypes: dock - deduct from someone's wages
    same as: recoup, withhold
  3. Reason by deduction;
    Establish by deduction (synset 200638236)
    referred to in: logic, logical system, system of logic - a system of reasoning
    is a type of: conclude, reason, reason out - decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
    subtypes:
    • extrapolate - gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
    • surmise - infer from incomplete evidence
    • elicit - derive by reason
    same as: deduce, derive, infer

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