deductions

noun

plural of deduction
1
as in reductions
something that is or may be subtracted contestants get a deduction from their scores for every incorrect guess

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2
as in subtractions
the act or an instance of taking away from a total the deduction of the amount awarded to the plaintiff in order to pay the legal fees

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3
as in inferences
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning his impressive deduction of the correct answer from only a few hints

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Recent Examples of deductions On the flip side, doing the wrong thing meant point deductions. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Employers typically pick up most of the cost of health insurance, but workers must pay a portion of the tab, usually through paycheck deductions. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 As this example shows, futures investing — and deductions drawn from it — can shift rapidly. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The tax deductions proposed are $25,000 for all healthcare expenses, $50,000 on most down payments and $5,000 for spending related to healthy lifestyles. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 Readers are encouraged to check individual organization websites for contact information and current hours before dropping off items, and ask respective organizations about receipts for possible tax deductions. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Per Le Monde, these initiatives were driven by a calculated desire to showcase his power, seize marketing opportunities, and declare tax deductions. — Devorah Lauter For Artnews, Robb Report, 29 July 2026 Those came on the back of the two English clubs breaching the governing body’s football earnings rule, which limits the size of financial loss clubs can record, after deductions for ‘good’ expenditure on infrastructure, youth teams and the like. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deductions
  1. reductions
  2. subtractions
  3. inferences
  4. discounts
  5. determinations
  6. conclusions
  7. consequences
  8. decisions
Noun
  • This year, each city department was directed to prepare a budget with 5% reductions to its operating costs.
    — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Gamers lament that this is benefitting the companies while offering nothing to consumers with no price reductions in the cost of games, despite the supply-side savings.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of reductions
Noun
  • Offseason additions and subtractions That loss to the Texans seems to have led to the resignation of Mike Tomlin.
    — David Troy, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Even when signings worked out, they were often followed by subtractions elsewhere.
    — Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of subtractions
Noun
  • Wolf, with the Birmingham-Bloomfield Democrats, says he is not convinced the nation can draw inferences from what happens in Michigan.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Both are inferences drawn from a résumé, and only one of them is flattering.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of inferences
Noun
  • Walmart, Target and other retailers have been pushing discounts for the fall season, seeking to lure inflation-weary shoppers.
    — Anne D'Innocenzio, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Lastly, Floridians, don’t forget to take advantage of the Florida resident discounts when purchasing an annual pass or one-off tickets.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of discounts
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  • However, that may change as governors’ teams shift from collecting information to making final determinations.
    — Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • So, in that regard, there is a lot of deference given to the executive branch to reach those determinations, including determinations that may be policy driven.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of determinations
Noun
  • The barrel auction, conducted by Sotheby’s alongside Napa Valley Vintners, led to similar conclusions.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The federal government should not determine what faculty may research, what students may believe, what ideas may be debated in classrooms, or what conclusions scholars may reach.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of conclusions
Noun
  • Leontes, the king of Sicilia, has baselessly accused his wife, Hermione, of adultery, and the consequences have been dire.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While Eli Lilly is hoping that regulators and law enforcement will take more action against companies claiming to sell retatrutide, some are increasingly doing so in the open, with apparently few if any consequences.
    — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Mercury in your private 12th house sextiles Venus in your 2nd House of Resources, supporting quiet decisions around money, self-worth, and peace.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Starbuck told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette the decisions of other cities had no bearing on Greers Ferry.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of decisions

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