subtraction (redirected from subtractions)

sub·trac·tion  (sb-trkshn)

n.

1. The act or process of subtracting; deduction.

2. Mathematics The arithmetic operation of finding the difference between two quantities or numbers.

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subtraction [səbˈtrækʃən]

n

1. (Mathematics) the act or process of subtracting

2. (Mathematics) a mathematical operation in which the difference between two numbers or quantities is calculated. Usually indicated by the symbol (-)

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subtraction  (sb-trkshn)

The operation of finding the difference between two numbers or quantities.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	subtraction - 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" minus arithmetic operation - a mathematical operation involving numbers
	2.	subtraction - the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole); "he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks" deduction reduction, step-down, diminution, decrease - the act of decreasing or reducing something bite - a portion removed from the whole; "the government's weekly bite from my paycheck" withholding - the act of deducting from an employee's salary addition - the act of adding one thing to another; "the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect"; "the addition of a leap day every four years"

Translations

subtraction [səbˈtrækʃən] N → resta f

subtraction [səbˈtrækʃ^ən] n → soustraction f
sub-tropical subtropical [ˌsʌbˈtrɒpɪk^əl] adj [region, plant, tree] → subtropical(e)

subtraction

n → Subtraktion f; (= act also) → Abziehen nt

subtraction [səbˈtrækʃ/ən] n → sottrazione f