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deduct

verb

  1. subtract, take away
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Pronunciation: /dɪˈdʌkt/ / /dɪˈdʊkt/

verb

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin deductus, perfect passive participle of verb deducere (“lead from”).

  1. 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.