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Definition of deduct

deduct

/dɪˈdʌkt/
de · duct
Adjective:deductible
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Past Simple:deducted
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Past Participle:deducted
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Present Participle:deducting
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• verb

1

To subtract or take away an amount, cost, or number from a total.

Example

"The employer will deduct health insurance premiums directly from your monthly paycheck."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'deduct' with 'deduce': 'deduct' means to subtract a quantity or amount (especially money or points), whereas 'deduce' means to reach a logical conclusion by reasoning. Interestingly, both verbs share the noun form 'deduction'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 15th century from Latin deductus, the past participle of deducere ('to lead down or away, subtract'), formed from de- ('down, away') and ducere ('to lead').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deduct. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deduct
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