subtraction

noun
UK: /səbˈtrækʃən/
US: /səbˈtrækʃən/

  1. The process of taking a number or amount away from another.

    1. Subtraction is a basic math skill.
    2. The problem involved subtraction and division to get the final result.

  2. The act of reducing something in size, amount, or importance.

    1. The subtraction of costs improved profit.
    2. The constant subtraction of funding impacted research significantly.

Synonyms

deduction removal reduction

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "subtraction" in English means: The process of taking a number or amount away from another., The act of reducing something in size, amount, or importance..

The phonetic transcription of "subtraction" is /səbˈtrækʃən/ in British English and /səbˈtrækʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "subtraction": deduction, removal, reduction.

Example usage of "subtraction": "Subtraction is a basic math skill.". More examples on the page.