minus (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnəs/
Definition
A mathematical operation that subtracts one number from another, or the result of this operation; the symbol '–' used to indicate subtraction or a negative quantity.
Examples
To find the difference, you must subtract the smaller number from the larger one, performing a minus operation.
The final score was 10 points minus 3 points, leaving a difference of 7.
In algebra, x minus y is written as x – y.
How to Use minus
- minus X (prepositional phrase)
- Subtracting X from a quantity. — "The total is 100, minus 20 for taxes."
- minus X degrees (collocation)
- A temperature below zero. — "The weather forecast predicted temperatures of minus 5 degrees Celsius."
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