subtraction

Definitions

The process or skill of taking one number or amount away from another.

The action of removing something, especially from a larger whole.

Examples

The teacher explained the basic principles of subtraction to the elementary school students.

The subtraction of the company's overhead costs from its total revenue revealed a significant net profit.

Synonyms

deduction removal withdrawal decrease diminution discount abatement

Antonyms

addition increase summation accumulation gain augmentation growth