SUBTRACTION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

subtraction

noun

səb-ˈtrak-shən

Definition of subtraction

as in deduction

the act or an instance of taking away from a total the restaurant may not have raised the price, but there's definitely been a subtraction in the number of fries in a side order

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Recent Examples of subtraction The bigger business gets built through subtraction, by cutting the offers, clients and activities that made sense at a smaller size but now drain the focus the next level requires. — Tony Pec, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 On the subtraction side, Dallas parted ways with several depth pieces, including linebacker Logan Wilson (retired), safety Juanyeh Thomas, and edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Single-Digit Subtraction This first-grade subtraction worksheet deals with single-digit numbers, which offers a great introduction to important mathematical principles. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 26 Aug. 2026 But the first instinct of an AI-first company should be subtraction. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subtraction

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Noun

Sami claimed deductions totaling about $98,000 over three years as charitable and marketing expenses.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Last year, Congress passed a bipartisan update to the tax code that included a new non-itemizer charitable deduction.

— Dale Bannon, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of deduction

Noun

Top establishments like London's Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, a three-star restaurant, offer flexible à la carte lunch options for under £100, a significant reduction from their standard tasting menus.

— Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Recent school closures have helped the district to be able to make that reduction.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026