Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Deductions.
Deductions - as a noun
A reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tax deductiontax write-offHypernyms (Closely Related)
write-downwrite-offHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An amount or percentage deducted
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discount11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjustment20allowance14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
Example: "His resignation had political implications"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entailment12implication17Reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deductive reasoningsynthesis15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abstract thoughtlogical thinkingreasoning10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)
Example: "He complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subtraction15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminution13reduction12step-downHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discount11price reductionExample Sentences
"The tax deductions allowed me to save a lot of money."
"His paycheck showed various deductions for taxes and insurance."
"The company made deductions from my salary for pension contributions."
"She claimed deductions for business expenses on her tax return."
"The government announced new deductions for home energy improvements."
Word Game Points
Is DEDUCTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deductions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEDUCTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is DEDUCTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deductions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEDUCTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is DEDUCTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deductions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEDUCTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
