deduct deduct /dɪˈdʌkt/

verb

1. () (arithmetic) make a subtraction  ( take off , subtract , deduct )
   (arithmetic) make a subtraction
    Subtract this amount from my paycheck
   subtract this amount from my paycheck
   
2. () Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments  ( recoup , withhold , deduct )
   retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
    My employer is withholding taxes
   My employer is withholding taxes
   
3. (logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction  ( deduct , infer , deduce , derive )
   (logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction
     Based on the evidence presented, the detective deduced that the suspect was guilty.
   Based on the evidence presented, the detective deduced that the suspect was guilty.