What is the meaning of subtraction?

noun

  • An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated.
    • usage: "the subtraction of three from four leaves one"; "four minus three equals one"
  • The act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole. )
    • usage: "he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
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