Noun Definition
subtraction
1.Definition: an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
"The subtraction of three from four leaves one", "Four minus three equals one"
Related Noun(s):minus
Category: General2.Definition: the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)
"He complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
Related Noun(s):deduction
Category: General