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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For single filers, the deduction for overtime earnings—the “half” of “time and a half” pay—is capped at $12,500 and starts phasing out when income reaches $150,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

So far this tax season, nearly 22 million returns, or more than 20% of tax filers, have included the deduction, according to the Treasury Department.

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

You are a master of puzzles, logic, and deduction.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

deduction

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