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Subtraction

Noun:

1. The act or process of subtracting numbers or quantities from one another.

Example: The teacher asked the students to solve several subtraction problems.

2. A mathematical operation involving the removal or taking away of numbers or quantities.

Example: Subtraction is a fundamental skill taught in elementary school.

3. The result obtained by subtracting one number or quantity from another.

Example: The subtraction of 7 from 15 equals 8.

Verb:

1. To deduct or take away numbers or quantities from each other.

Example: Please subtract five from twenty and tell me the result.

2. To remove or decrease the value, quality, or quantity of something.

Example: The cost of the damaged goods will be subtracted from your final payment.

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