minus
IPA: mˈaɪnʌs
noun
- (mathematics) The minus sign (−).
- (mathematics) A negative quantity.
- A downside or disadvantage.
- A surname.
verb
- (transitive, colloquial) To subtract.
adjective
- Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.
- That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.
- (colloquial, obsolete) Worse off than before; out of pocket.
- (postpositive) Ranking just below (a designated rating).
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Examples of "minus" in Sentences
- She scored a 95 on her test, minus the five points deducted for spelling errors
- The temperature dropped to -10 degrees Celsius, minus the wind chill factor
- The team lost the game by just one point, but it felt like a major defeat with each missed shot adding to the growing deficit
- The accountant discovered a discrepancy in the financial records, which resulted in a minus sign next to the company's profits
- The chef omitted the salt in the recipe, but the dish was still flavorful minus that one key ingredient
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