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subtraction

DEFINITIONS OF: subtraction

1

n an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated

“the subtraction of three from four leaves one”
Synonyms:
minus
Type of:
arithmetic operation
a mathematical operation involving numbers

n the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)

“he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks”
Synonyms:
deduction
Antonyms:
addition
the act of adding one thing to another
Types:
bite
a portion removed from the whole
withholding
the act of deducting from an employee's salary
Type of:
decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
the act of decreasing or reducing something
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