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minus

/ˈmaɪnəs/ adverb, verb, noun · British & US
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What does minus mean?

adverb, verb, noun

Used to indicate a reduction or subtraction; used to indicate a lack or absence. In mathematics, a symbol used to indicate subtraction.

Example

"The company's profits were minus the costs of production."

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