
Deduct
Partial 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.
Total Calculation
Remember that 'deduct' involves calculating what remains after something is taken away.
After we deduct expenses, our net profit is $500.
Negative Outcome
'Deduct' typically has a negative connotation since it means losing something.
The store will deduct the fee for the returned item.