deduction

Definition

That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed.

Etymology

From Middle French déduction, from Latin deductio. Equivalent to deduct + -ion or deduce + -tion.

Example Sentences

• "Near-synonyms: extract, reduction; see also Thesaurus:decrement"
• "standard deduction"
• "You might want to donate the old junk and just take the deduction."