
Deduction
Financial Context
Deduction is often used when talking about financial situations, like taxes or paychecks.

After all the deductions, my take-home pay is much less.
Not Always Money
Though common in finance, 'deduction' can refer to the reduction of other things, too.

I got a deduction in points for late assignment submission.
Negative Connotation
'Deduction' often implies that something is being taken away or reduced.

A deduction in quality was noticed after the budget cuts.
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