subtract
subt
ˈsəbt
sēbt
ract
rækt
rākt
British pronunciation
/səbˈtrækt/

Definition & Meaning of "subtract"in English

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
to subtract definition and meaning
example
Examples
If you subtract 4 from 9, you get 5.
02

to remove or take something away

Transitive: to subtract specific elements or parts
example
Examples
Subtracting too many key details weakened his argument.
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