Deduct Definition & Meaning
deduct
- verb
- make a subtraction; "subtract this amount from my paycheck"
- retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes"
- reason by deduction; establish by deduction
Words that rhyme with deduct
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- What does deduct mean?
- make a subtraction; "subtract this amount from my paycheck" retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes" reason by deduction; establish by deduction
- What part of speech is deduct?
- Deduct is a verb.
- How many definitions does deduct have?
- Deduct has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).