#1 deduct v. [subtract, take off] make a subtraction; "subtract this amount from my paycheck". wn
#2 deduct v. [withhold, recoup] retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes". wn
#3 deduct v. [deduce, infer, derive] reason by deduction; establish by deduction. wn
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