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to deduct
01
to subtract or take away an amount or part from a total
Transitive: to deduct a number or amount | to deduct a number or amount from another
Examples
The teacher instructed the students to deduct points for incorrect answers on the quiz.
02
to reach a conclusion by using logic and evidence
Transitive: to deduct sth | to deduct that
Examples
They deducted that the machine was faulty based on its inconsistent performance.
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