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subtraction

/ˌsʌb.træk.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does subtraction mean?

noun

The process of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities. The act of removing or taking away something.

Example

"The teacher explained the concept of subtraction to the students using a simple example."

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