The term 'deduct' is defined as to TAKE away or SUBTRACT from a total. This can be done in a variety of ways, as evidenced by the crossword solutions given. The four-letter solution 'BATE' means to reduce or LESSEN something, while the six-letter solution 'DERIVE' means to draw a conclusion from evidence. The eight-letter solution 'ABSTRACT' means to TAKE away or separate from a whole, and the four-letter solution 'TAKE' means to SUBTRACT or REMOVE. The eight-letter solution 'DISCOUNT' means to reduce the amount of something, while the five-letter solution 'JUDGE' means to form an opinion or conclusion. The five-letter solution 'INFER' means to draw a conclusion from evidence, and the eight-letter solution 'DIMINISH' means to reduce in size, value, or importance. The six-letter solution 'LESSEN' means to make or become less, and the six-letter solution 'REMOVE' means to TAKE away or SUBTRACT. Finally, the eight-letter solution 'SUBTRACT' means to TAKE away or reduce from a total. All of these words are related to the term 'deduct' in that they all involve taking away or reducing from a total.