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1. An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
   "the subtraction of three from four leaves one"
   - minus
    
2. The act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)
   "he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
   - deduction

Derived forms: subtractions

See also: subtract

Type of: arithmetic operation, decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down

Antonym: addition

Encyclopedia: Subtraction