The meaning of DEDUCT is to take away (an amount) from a total : subtract. How to use deduct in a sentence.

DEDUCT definition: 1. to take away an amount or part from a total: 2. to take away an amount or part from a total…. Learn more.

Definition of deduct verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

verb (used with object) to take away, as from a sum or amount. Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left.

Define deduct. deduct synonyms, deduct pronunciation, deduct translation, English dictionary definition of deduct. subtract; take away from: I deduct my expenses.

When you deduct an amount from a total, you subtract it from the total. The company deducted this payment from his compensation. [VERB noun + from]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 de•duct (di dukt′), v.t. to take away, as from a sum or amount: Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left. v.i. …

Jan 2, 2025 · To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller or less by some amount. I will deduct the cost of the can of peas from the money I owe you. The player was deducted a point for …

To deduct means to subtract or take away something, often from a total or accumulated amount. It can also refer to reducing the value of something, such as when determining taxes or making a logical …

DEDUCT meaning: to take away (something, especially an amount of money) from a total often + from