noun (n)

• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated

  sebuah operasi aritmetik di mana perbezaan antara dua adalah nombor dihitung

  Example:
  The subtraction of three from four leaves one.
  

  Synonym:
  minus
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)

  tindakan subtracting (membuang sebahagian dari seluruh)

  Example:
  He complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks.
  

  Synonym:
  deduction
  Antonym:
  addition
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act or operation of subtracting or taking away a part.

  tindakan atau operasi subtracting atau mengambil bagian.

  source: webster1913