1
as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
contestants get a deduction from their scores for every incorrect guess
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2
as in subtraction
the act or an instance of taking away from a total
the deduction of the amount awarded to the plaintiff in order to pay the legal fees
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3
as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints
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Recent Examples of deduction
Look for your take home pay after taxes and deductions for things like a 401(k).
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Living in a multigenerational household could spell tax breaks or deductions for caregiving or number of dependents.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Policymakers also have tools to help keep capital flowing—enhanced depreciation allowances and broader deductions for intangible drilling costs could spur reinvestment without upending the broader fiscal framework that has served the industry well.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Congress should look to lower tax rates, not raise taxes by denying deductions for ordinary and necessary business expenses like state business taxes.
—Ryan Ellis, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Living in a multigenerational household could spell tax breaks or deductions for caregiving or number of dependents.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Policymakers also have tools to help keep capital flowing—enhanced depreciation allowances and broader deductions for intangible drilling costs could spur reinvestment without upending the broader fiscal framework that has served the industry well.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Congress should look to lower tax rates, not raise taxes by denying deductions for ordinary and necessary business expenses like state business taxes.
—Ryan Ellis, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deduction
Noun
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Furthermore, lower price realization also contributed to the reduction in the company’s sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The potential reduction in Medicaid funding raises concerns about the ability to meet the healthcare and educational needs of vulnerable populations.—
John D. Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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The spring transfer portal opened Wednesday and there will certainly be additions and subtractions to this Miami roster when everything is said and done.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The team also lost D.J. Reed, an important starting cornerback, amounting to even more negative subtractions to their overall numbers.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This methodology could significantly lower computing costs further during pre-training and facilitate enhanced inference performance.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Fresno County Superior Court ruled deputies violated the Bane Act, a civil code meant to protect against threats, intimidation, an inference of threat or coercion.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Benefits include unlimited free general admission for the year, discounts from the Explore Store and invitations to exclusive exhibit previews and experiences.—
Remington Miller,
Arkansas Online,
1 May 2025
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The customer can redeem points for various rewards, including discounts on service, parts, accessories and toward the purchase of a new Ford vehicle.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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This week’s crop of new music finds Luke Combs and Bailey Zimmerman pairing up on a hard-charging anthem about grit and determination.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Choose from the Legends Tee, which honors Black pioneers of skateboarding with six black-and-white, high-contrast action shots, or the Wheels Tee, an homage to skateboarders’ determination and grit.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Regarding the single-day ticket additions, Epp said this move was drawn from conclusions stemming from focus groups and fan surveys, and that these days 81 percent of the Sunday single-day ticket buyers were first-time attendees.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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One virtue, reasoning, is for analyzing the information and drawing conclusions.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Deduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deduction. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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