Deduct/dɪˈdʌkt/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Partial Deduction Deduct often means removing part, not all, of something like money or points If you are late, they'll deduct ten minutes from your break time. Pro Tip 2/3Total Calculation Remember that 'deduct' involves calculating what remains after something is taken away. After we deduct expenses, our net profit is $500. Pro Tip 3/3Negative Outcome 'Deduct' typically has a negative connotation since it means losing something. The store will deduct the fee for the returned item.