De deductie
Example: De deductie van de kosten was noodzakelijk voor het project.
Definition
"De deductie" refers to the act of subtracting or deducting an amount, often related to costs or expenses, from a total sum. It is commonly used in contexts like finance or accounting to indicate necessary cost reductions or allowances.
Etymology
The word "de deductie" comes from the Latin word 'deductio,' meaning 'a leading away' or 'a subtraction.' It entered Dutch through French and Latin influences, retaining the meaning related to the process of deduction or subtraction, especially in financial contexts.
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"De deductie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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