Minus vs. Subtract — What's the Difference?

(Mathematics) Reduced by the subtraction of; less

To take away; deduct.

(Informal) Without

To perform the arithmetic operation of subtraction.

(Mathematics) Negative or on the negative part of a scale

To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number

Ranking on the lower end of a designated scale

To withdraw, or take away, as a part from the whole; to deduct; as, subtract 5 from 9, and the remainder is 4.

The minus sign (-).

Make a subtraction

A negative quantity.

A deficiency or defect.

(mathematics) Made less or reduced by followed by an expression of number or quantity.

(informal) Without; deprived of.

(mathematics) The minus sign (−).

(mathematics) A negative quantity.

A downside or disadvantage.

Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.

That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.

Worse off than before; out of pocket.

(postpositive) Ranking just below (a designated rating).

To subtract.

Less; requiring to be subtracted; negative; as, a minus quantity.

A factor counted as a disadvantage; a loss or potential loss in a situation or plan; as, he added up all the pluses and minuses and decided not to do it; as, the lack of money is a big minus in an election campaign.

An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated;

On the negative side or lower end of a scale;

Involving disadvantage or harm;