Deduct and Prune

Deduct

Deduct verb - To take away (an amount or number) from a total.
Usage example: after deducting taxes, what's left is your net pay for the week

Prune and deduct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prune" instead a verb "Deduct".

Prune

Prune verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
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Synonyms for Prune

Deduct and prune are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deduct" instead a verb "Prune".

Nearby Words: pruned, pruning
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