Meaning Of The Word Subtract

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What's The Definition Of Subtract?

subtract
verb: If you subtract one number from another, you do a calculation in which you take it away from the other number. For example, if you subtract 3 from 5, you get 2.

subtract in American English
to take away (a part from a whole)
intransitive verb: to take away something or a part, as from a whole
transitive verb: to withdraw or take away, as a part from a whole

subtract in British English
verb: to calculate the difference between (two numbers or quantities) by subtraction

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