deductions
noun
Form of deduction , plural of deduction.
Simple meaning
A sum that can be removed from tax calculations.
Pronunciation
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of deduction
A sum that can be removed from tax calculations; something that is written off
plural of deduction
That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed
plural of deduction
The ability or skill to deduce or figure out; the power of reason
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This meaning: A sum that can be removed from tax calculations; something that is written off
Used this way, deductions is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in finance or economics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Finance/economics
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Inflected forms
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A reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated.
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