Meaning of the word deductible in English

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deductible

US /dɪˈdʌk.tə.bəl/
UK /dɪˈdʌk.tə.bəl/
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Noun

1.

a specified amount of money that the insured must pay before an insurance company will pay a claim

Example:
My car insurance has a $500 deductible.
Choosing a higher deductible can lower your monthly premiums.

Adjective

1.

(of an amount) able to be deducted from taxable income or from an insurance claim

Example:
Business expenses are often deductible for tax purposes.
Medical expenses above a certain threshold are deductible.
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