deduct
verb
- subtract, take away
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /dɪˈdʌkt/ / /dɪˈdʊkt/
verb
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin deductus, perfect passive participle of verb deducere (“lead from”).
- To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller or less by some amount.
“I will deduct the cost of the can of peas from the money I owe you.”
“The player was deducted a point for violent conduct.”