C1verbformalmoneybusiness
US/dɪˈdʌkt/
UK/dɪˈdʌkt/
to take away an amount or number from a total
In context
The company will deduct tax from your salary every month.
Judges deduct points when a gymnast steps outside the line.
You can deduct travel costs from your income if they are work related.
Words that go with deduct
verb + noun
- deduct taxEmployers deduct tax before paying wages.
- deduct pointsTeachers deduct points for late work.
- deduct expensesFreelancers can deduct business expenses.
- deduct a feeThe hotel will deduct a fee if you cancel.
verb + preposition
- deduct fromThe fee will be deducted from your account.
adverb + verb
- automatically deductThe bank will automatically deduct the payment.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They deduct me 10% of my pay.Correct: They deduct 10% from my pay.