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deduct vs compute

compute vs deduct

deduct and compute both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deduct No No Yes No
compute No No Yes No
As verbs, compute is a hypernym of deduct; that is, compute is a word with a broader meaning than deduct:
  • deduct: make a subtraction
  • compute: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of deduct include calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.
deduct (verb) compute (verb)
reason by deduction; establish by deduction make a mathematical calculation or computation
make a subtraction
retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments
Difference between deduct and compute

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