deduct meaning and definition

DEDUCT verb

Definition of deduct (verb)

1. make a subtraction
   • "subtract this amount from my paycheck"
   • synonyms: subtract, take off
   • antonym: add
2. retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
   • "My employer is withholding taxes"
   • synonyms: recoup, withhold
3. reason by deduction; establish by deduction
   • synonyms: deduce, derive, infer