deduct
Intermediate/dɪˈdʌkt/
- verb
- to take away an amount or part from a total
deduct in a sentence
- “I'll deduct coupons after I ring up your groceries.”
- “By arrangement with your mortgage holder, you can have them automatically deduct a regular payment from a checking or savings account.”
- “Each week a small amount is deducted from her wages for the pension plan.”
- “Tax and National Insurance contributions are deducted at source, before you receive your salary.”
What does “deduct” mean?
deduct (verb) means to take away an amount or part from a total. It is pronounced /dɪˈdʌkt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "deduct" mean?
- deduct (verb) means: to take away an amount or part from a total
- How do you pronounce "deduct"?
- "deduct" is pronounced /dɪˈdʌkt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "deduct" in a sentence?
- Here is "deduct" used in a sentence: I'll deduct coupons after I ring up your groceries.
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