de·duct 
/dɪˈdʌkt/ verb
de·ducts; de·duct·ed; de·duct·ing /dɪˈdʌkt/ verb [+ obj] : to take away (something, especially an amount of money) from a total
▪ When paying our taxes, can we deduct [=subtract] the cost of our child's education? ▪ You can deduct up to $500 for money given to charity. — often + from ▪ Deduct the points from the total score. ▪ Payments are directly deducted from [=taken out of] your bank account. — opposite credit
▪ When paying our taxes, can we deduct [=subtract] the cost of our child's education? ▪ You can deduct up to $500 for money given to charity. — often + from ▪ Deduct the points from the total score. ▪ Payments are directly deducted from [=taken out of] your bank account. — opposite credit
