1
as in reduction
something that is or may be subtracted
contestants get a deduction from their scores for every incorrect guess
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2
as in subtraction
the act or an instance of taking away from a total
the deduction of the amount awarded to the plaintiff in order to pay the legal fees
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3
as in inference
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints
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Recent Examples of deduction
Between taxes, benefit deductions, student loan timelines, potential relocation costs and lifestyle changes, a salary on paper can look very different once the first paycheck hits direct deposit.
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Vanessa Duplessie, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Right now, too many big players use special deductions, credits, and accounting tricks to avoid paying their share, while small businesses and working families don’t have armies of lawyers and lobbyists to do the same.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026
House Bill 1289 ends a number of tax exemptions, including for overtime wages and investments in opportunity funds not in Colorado; limits deductions for motor fuel tax filers; lowers general fund transfers to the state highway fund; and narrows other tax credits.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 May 2026
For higher earners, the upfront deduction of pre-tax contributions can be compelling, particularly if income — and therefore marginal rates — are expected to decline over time.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 12 May 2026
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Vanessa Duplessie, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Right now, too many big players use special deductions, credits, and accounting tricks to avoid paying their share, while small businesses and working families don’t have armies of lawyers and lobbyists to do the same.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026
House Bill 1289 ends a number of tax exemptions, including for overtime wages and investments in opportunity funds not in Colorado; limits deductions for motor fuel tax filers; lowers general fund transfers to the state highway fund; and narrows other tax credits.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 May 2026
For higher earners, the upfront deduction of pre-tax contributions can be compelling, particularly if income — and therefore marginal rates — are expected to decline over time.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deduction
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The reason for the decline is largely attributable to a dramatic reduction in pregnancies among teens and young women — in part due to more accessible contraception — coupled with economic instability from the Great Recession, Marquez said.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Today, global trade governance is increasingly shaped by sustainability requirements, supply chain traceability, carbon reduction targets, compliance standards and digital transparency.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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What many people don’t realize is that the academic subject of mathematics is not about doing quick sums and subtractions in your head.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 May 2026
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Summer is a season of subtraction, of revelation.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Cosmos 3 is available in multiple versions, including Cosmos 3 Super for high-accuracy robotics and autonomous vehicle applications and Cosmos 3 Nano for faster inference.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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An engineer evaluates two architectures and sees the cost-per-inference difference in their AI chat session, during the development cycle, not weeks later.—
Udam Dewaraja,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The design shop, Thema, carries luxury leather goods, tableware, and the same designer furniture as your room—orders placed on-site come with a discount off your stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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As a result, after the game, Rozier and his co-conspirators negotiated a discount on his bribe, cutting it from $100,000 to about $70,000, the superseding indictment said.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Frustrated at the lack of evidence and feeling the heat of the gutter press, their determination to hone in on their sole suspect would be laughable if not for the catastrophic consequences.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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Deborah’s determination to perform at Madison Square Garden takes the crew to New York City.—
Alexandra Jhamb Burns,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The officials spoke for roughly two hours, according to a person familiar with the matter, but no announcement has been made since the meeting’s conclusion earlier today.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ultimately, the employee retired before the case's conclusion.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Deduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deduction. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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