1. takes away a number or amount from another number or amount
Usage: mathematics
2. removes or takes away something
Usage: general use

Examples

• She subtracts 5 from 12 to get 7.
• The calculator automatically subtracts the discount from the total price.
• When you subtract the expenses, the profit is much smaller.
• The teacher showed us how to subtract fractions.
• He subtracts his business costs from his income for tax purposes.
• The software subtracts the background noise from the recording.