Meaning & use
subtraction
The mathematical operation of taking one number or amount away from another.
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The teacher explained subtraction using colorful blocks on the table.
Subtraction of the discount left a final price of thirty dollars.
A note on using this word
Subtraction is one of the four basic arithmetic operations, alongside addition, multiplication, and division.
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