subtracting

[səbˈtræktɪŋ]

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.

  • Example

    She is subtracting the expenses from the total income.

  • Example

    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.'