deduction

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From Middle French déduction, from Latin deductio.

Equivalent to deduct + -ion or deduce + -tion.

countable, uncountable That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed. Near-synonyms: extract, reduction; see also Thesaurus:decrement
countable, uncountable A sum that can be removed in tax calculations, usually from the taxable amount; something that is written off. standard deduction
countable, uncountable A sum withheld from an employee's pay for the purpose of paying tax.
countable, uncountable A conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out. He arrived at the deduction that the butler didn't do it.
countable, uncountable The ability or skill to deduce or figure out; the power of reason Through his powers of deduction, he realized that the plan would never work.