Deduction Meaning
/dɪˈdʌkʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
Listen pronunciation
Definition
nounThat which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed.
nounThat which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed., A sum that can be removed in tax calculations, usually from the taxable amount; something that is written off.
Sentence Examples
The tax agent allowed the deduction.
The program allows pre-tax deduction of the cost of a monthly transit pass.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
None
CEFR Practice Quiz
The taxpayer claimed a tax ____ for charitable contributions.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The tax agent allowed the ____.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French déduction, from Latin deductio. Equivalent to deduct + -ion or deduce + -tion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"An unkinder deduction, considering only the Select Committee's report and discounting rumours of wayward conclusions by the Stedeford Group, would be that if one inquisition doesn't produce the desired answers, the Minister's policy is "try, try again"—or should one say "fight, fight, fight again"."
— 1961 January, “Talking of Trains: Marples out of step”, in Trains Illustrated, page 1:
Explore More C1 Vocabulary Words
CEFR Practice Quiz
The taxpayer claimed a tax ____ for charitable contributions.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The tax agent allowed the ____.