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Subtraction
01
the mathematical process of finding the difference between two numbers, quantities, or expressions
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
subtractions
Examples
In subtraction, 15 minus 7 equals 8.
02
the process of taking something away from a larger amount
Examples
The subtraction of several items from the inventory caused discrepancies.
Lexical Tree
subtraction
traction
tract
