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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
Examples
If you subtract 4 from 9, you get 5.
Subtracting 3 from 10 leaves you with 7.
02
to remove or take something away
Transitive: to subtract specific elements or parts
Examples
Subtracting too many key details weakened his argument.
The store subtracted the damaged items from their inventory count.
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