Dictionary

Guest

Next gem in points

deduction

noun

The action of deducting or subtracting something.

SYNONYMS

abstraction debit discounting docking knocking off removal subtraction taking away taking off withdrawal

Daily Wordshake

Monday, October 19th

"Order in every operation"

PLAY Previous

Latest Blog Posts

August 24th, 2026 15 Words You’ve Probably Been Using Wrong

December 18th, 2025 15 English Words That Contradict Themselves

December 15th, 2025 Fun Facts About the Dictionary You Probably Didn’t Know

December 11th, 2025 Clever Riddles With Answers Hiding in Plain Sight