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to deduct

verbgeneral usecommon/dɨʃkõˈtaɾ/des·con·tar

Definition

1

To deduct an amount from a total; to subtract; to give a discount.

Usage examples

The store will deduct 20% from the final purchase price.
The employer automatically deducts social security from the salary.

Common combinations

deduct taxesdiscount the pricededuct points