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to subtract
01
(mathematics) to take a number from another number and find out the difference
Transitive: to subtract a number | to subtract a number from another
Example
If you subtract 4 from 9, you get 5.
Subtracting 3 from 10 leaves you with 7.
If you have 15 apples and subtract 7, you'll have 8 left.
02
to remove or take something away
Transitive: to subtract specific elements or parts
Example
Subtracting too many key details weakened his argument.
The store subtracted the damaged items from their inventory count.
Subtracting too many calories can lead to low energy.