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Definition of subtraction noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

subtraction

noun
 
/səbˈtrækʃn/
 
/səbˈtrækʃn/
 [uncountable, countable]
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  1. the process of taking a number or amount away from another number or amount
    • The children are tested on basic addition and subtraction.
    compare addition (4)Topics Maths and measurementc1
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