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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

Example Sentences

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The new tax deduction for overtime pay is working overtime.

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

The first parent to claim the kids usually gets the deduction, because no explanation of custody arrangements is needed on a 1040 tax return.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

I’m exploring making one or more charitable contributions as a deduction from my required minimum distributions, if the organization qualifies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Logical deduction works fine for the world of ideas.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.