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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deducting

/dɪˈdʌktɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does deducting mean?

verb

The act of subtracting or taking away something, especially in order to calculate a tax or cost. The process of reasoning from general principles to a specific conclusion.

Example

"The accountant was deducting the business expenses from the total income to calculate the profit."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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