Deduct Meaning
/dɪˈdʌkt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller or less by some amount.
Sentence Examples
He could deduct the furnishing of his work room from his taxes.
From our monthly revenue, we should deduct the costs of food, rent, clothing, transportation etc.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The accountant must ____ the expenses from the total revenue.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He could ____ the furnishing of his work room from his taxes.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Latin deductus, perfect passive participle of verb deducere (“lead from”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The accountant must ____ the expenses from the total revenue.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He could ____ the furnishing of his work room from his taxes.