subtracting Definition
to take a number or amount away from another number or amount.
Using subtracting: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subtracting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Subtracting 5 from 10 leaves 5.
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She is subtracting the expenses from the total income.
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The teacher asked the students to practice subtracting numbers.
subtracting Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for subtracting
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Summary: subtracting in Brief
The verb 'subtracting' [səbˈtræktɪŋ] means to take away a number or amount from another number or amount. It is often used in mathematical contexts, such as 'Subtracting 5 from 10 leaves 5,' and can also be used in everyday language, such as 'She is subtracting the expenses from the total income.'
