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Meaning of subtraction

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

subtraction

Pronunciation:/səbˈtɹækʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. The process of subtracting a number from another.

  2. A calculation involving subtracting.

    Example: The teacher has set us ten subtractions to do by tomorrow.

  3. The removal of something.

    Example: The subtraction of the wealth from the economy will result in recession.