Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subtract
verb
/səbˈtrækt/
Definition
To take away a number or amount from another number or amount.
Examples
- If you subtract 5 from 10, the result is 5.
- When calculating expenses, you subtract costs from your income.
Meaning
Subtracting refers to the mathematical operation of removing a quantity from another, resulting in a difference.
Synonyms
- diminish
- lessen
- withdraw
- remove
