deduction


Definition: Meaning of, deduction in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪˈdʌkʃ(ə)n /

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deduction deductions
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  1. the process of using the knowledge or information you have in order to understand something or form an opinion, or the opinion that you form
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  2. the process of taking away an amount from a total, or the amount that is taken away
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deduction used in phrases

  • business deduction (noun)
    1. tax write-off for expenses of doing business
  • entertainment deduction (noun)
    1. limited deduction allowed for some kinds of entertainment for business purposes
  • tax deduction (noun)
    1. a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
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