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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.
The employer will deduct taxes and other withholdings from the employee's paycheck.
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.
The scientist deducted the cause of the reaction through careful observation.
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