Withholding Definition & Meaning
withholding
- noun
- the act of deducting from an employee's salary
- income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer
- the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control; "I resented his withholding permission"; "there were allegations of the withholding of evidence"
"Withholding" in song lyrics
See how withholding is used in real songs:
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"federal employee withholding"
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"federal employee income tax withholding"
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"federal income tax withholding"
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Words that rhyme with withholding
Usage tips for "withholding"
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