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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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And with a larger standard deduction and permanently lower rates for individuals and joint filers, the total amount refunded ran ahead of the past filing season by tens of billions of dollars.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The White House says more than six million filers have claimed the deduction.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

This falls notably short of the 25p in the pound required to avoid a 15-point deduction next season.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

That includes more than 25 million households that deducted an average $3,100 on overtime pay and more than 30 million households that took the senior bonus, averaging a deduction over $7,500.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Penelope found this revolting, frankly, but it kept the children happily occupied and thus provided an opportunity for her to exercise her powers of deduction.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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