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subtraction

UK
/səbˈtrækʃən/
US
/səbˈtrækʃən/

Translations

subtractionnoun
subtractions
pl
Subtraction is one of the basic operations in mathematics.
Вычитание - одна из основных операций в математике.
Additional translations
убавление
отнимание
Synonyms
removal
lessening
decrease
taking away
deduction
subtractionadjective
UK
/səbˈtrækʃən/
US
/səbˈtrækʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, chiefly in mathematical contexts.

Definitions

subtractionnoun
The process or operation of deducting one number or quantity from another.
In mathematics class, we learned that subtraction is the opposite of addition.
The act of taking something away or the state of being taken away.
The subtraction of the old furniture made the room look much more spacious.
An amount that has been subtracted; a deduction.
After all subtractions, the final balance was much lower than expected.
subtractionadjective
Pertaining to or involving the mathematical operation of subtraction.
The students completed several subtraction worksheets.
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