subtract
/səbˈtrækt/
verb
- To take away a number or amount from another number or amount.
- If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
- The teacher showed the class how to subtract large numbers.
- Please subtract the cost of the coupon from the total.
- To remove or take away something from a whole.
- The new policy subtracts some benefits from the original plan.
- His rude comment subtracted from the joy of the celebration.
- You should subtract the damaged items from the inventory list.
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