subtraction

Noun
  1. An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated (synset 100873540)
    "the subtraction of three from four leaves one"; "four minus three equals one"
    is a type of: arithmetic operation - a mathematical operation involving numbers
    same as: minus
  2. The act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole) (synset 100361583)
    "he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
    is a type of: decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down - the act of decreasing or reducing something
    subtypes:
    • bite - a portion removed from the whole
    • withholding - the act of deducting from an employee's salary
    same as: deduction

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