Subtractions
/ˌsʌbˈtrækʃənz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Plural of subtraction, referring to amounts or items legally deducted from a total, such as deductions in tax calculations or allowed reductions in financial statements.
The accountant reviewed the subtractions to ensure compliance with the tax code.
Forms
- subtraction
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Commentary
Typically used in financial or tax contexts to denote multiple deductions; clarity is needed to distinguish from the general arithmetic sense.
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