deduction

[dih-duhk-shuhn] / dɪˈdʌk ʃən /

NOUN

conclusion, understanding

Synonyms

STRONG

answer assumption cogitation consequence consideration contemplation corollary deliberation derivation finding illation inference judgment meditation musing opinion ratiocination reasoning reflection result rumination speculation thinking thought

WEAK

concluding inferring mulling pondering sequitur

Antonyms

STRONG

cause disdain disregard ignorance neglect reality source truth

WEAK

confusion

NOUN

something subtracted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abatement allowance credit discount rebate reduction tax write-off write-off

STRONG

abstraction cut decrease decrement depreciation diminution dockage excision removal subtraction withdrawal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

increase

STRONG

development enlargement expansion growth

WEAK

addition rise

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The income and dollar limits may be the only meaningful constraints on the deduction this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Unlike a straightforward increase in the child tax credit, projecting the overtime deduction requires knowing people’s incomes, work patterns and likelihood of altering behavior because of the new break.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The Sinn Féin economy minister has said all households are in line for a £30 deduction from their electricity bills in July.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

For instance, if you took the standard deduction last year and itemized your deductions this year, the IRS would not look askance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

So, too, but for the dispute over the Augustinus, the French might have remained in the old world of proof and persuasion, deduction and experience, truth and opinion.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

deduction

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