Search
Select the dictionary language
Subtraction
01
the mathematical process of finding the difference between two numbers, quantities, or expressions
Examples
In subtraction, 15 minus 7 equals 8.
The teacher explained how subtraction is used to calculate change.
02
the process of taking something away from a larger amount
Examples
The subtraction of several items from the inventory caused discrepancies.
After the subtraction of fees, the balance was smaller than expected.
Lexical Tree
subtraction
traction
tract
