noun
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The minus sign (−).
definition
A negative quantity.
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A downside or disadvantage.
verb
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To subtract.
adjective
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Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.
example
a minus number
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That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.
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minus seven degrees
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Worse off than before; out of pocket.
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Ranking just below (a designated rating).
example
He got a grade of B minus for his essay.
preposition
Examples of minus in a Sentence
Or is this still more Tory pie crust minus the filling?
Metal sheathing shall be dealt with, by allowing in full the cost of a weight equal to the gross weight of metal sheathing stripped off, minus the proceeds of the old metal.
The local hour angle of an object is the local apparent sidereal time minus the apparent right ascension.
I look the same as age 21 minus the scraggly beard.
He discovered their whereabouts when he hand-delivered the first round of trainees – minus a few pints of blood – who were stupid enough to challenge him instead of backing off like the experienced Guardians did.
So, as the regional bodies mature they would be representing culture minus heritage - which would look anomalous.
One of my companions' water tube was frozen solid as it was minus 10 with the wind chill factor.
This was a 12 cylinder engine minus one bank of cylinders, the gap being closed by a plain entablature.
The permitted range of the argument is from minus infinity to plus infinity.
Q I used to use the minus sign - to play my blank tile.
Don't think - just go with the flow; eastern mysticism minus the ascetic self-discipline!
People have the mistaken notion that business is sales minus costs and expenses is equal to profit.
The manumissio minus justa was effected by a sufficient manifestation of the will of the master, as by letter, by words, by putting the pileus (or cap of liberty) on the slave, or by any other formality which had by usage become significant of the intention to liberate, or by such an act as making the slave the guardian of his children.
In an " Adm onitio " on the seventh page Napier states that, although in that place the mode of construction should be explained, he proceeds at once to the use of the logarithms, " ut praelibatis prius usu, et rei utilitate, caetera aut magis placeant posthac edenda, aut minus saltem displiceant silentio sepulta."
The refitted safety valve casting has had the rear valve refitted minus the spring.
If $500 is loaded onto the card, then $500 is the available balance, minus any fees.
This amount becomes the available balance, minus any fees.
There's a plus and a minus to the above formula.
You can specify what you want and you'll wind up with some great creative pieces minus the singed eyebrows.
For two solid weeks the red thermograph trace has been wandering through the minus 40's, 50's and 60's.
Natural birthstones come in the state they're found in (minus cutting and some polishing).
You will expected to leave the premises in the same condition as when you took occupancy minus reasonable wear-and-tear.
Instead, money deposited by the cardholder becomes the available balance, minus any fees.
The only money available to the cardholder is the amount of money loaded onto the card minus any charges or fees.
Equity is the amount of money your home is worth minus the amount of money you owe.
Equity is the value of your home minus any liens or mortgages against it.
This leaves the consumer right back where he or she started, minus the fees paid to the attorney.
Now that you have priced out all of your wish list items, you have a solid idea of the cost of materials minus labor.
The foolproof formula provides the precision of a liquid eyeliner, minus the smudge factor in a versatile dark chocolate shade.
This foundation has a natural looking translucent finish, minus the fuss.
I don't know if she's your kind of bohemian, but she's mine... minus the mad bad addiction issues, of course.
To Mr. Loomis, math teacher minus a heart.
A young man going to a medieval prom could dress as a jester, peasant, or even become his date's knight in shining armor, minus the horse of course.
As the name suggests, down alternative comforters are designed with all the comfort and coziness of actual down bedding, minus the actual down itself.
November 2006 - Out partying with Paris Hilton, a picture of Britney is snapped while getting out of a car, in a short dress, minus underwear.
Think of it as paper dolls for the Internet age, minus the worries of torn and lost pieces of paper clothing and those teeny-tiny tabs that never seemed to secure the clothes to the cardboard doll very well.
The collection is now, of course, minus one 1967 Fiat.
How is life for Lindsay Lohan minus Sam Ronson been?
Now, Lindsay minus Sam Ronson is making a few changes in her life.
Students may borrow an amount equal to the total cost of their education, minus other financial aid.
For example, if one of the vegetarian entrees offered on your cruise is Angel Hair Pasta with Eggplant, and you don't like eggplant, you could ask the server to bring you the pasta minus the eggplant.
Innovative snow-making machines create festive winter flurries in the atrium, allowing passengers to experience a white Christmas minus the frigid temperatures and shovels.
Then, once we receive your claims you will be sent a check for reimbursement, up to ninety percent of your plan's Benefit Schedule allowance, minus a $50.00 per incident deductible.
We still cover up to ninety percent of your plan's Benefit Schedule allowance, minus your deductible.
Feeding natural dog foods offers your pet highly digestible nutrition, minus the worries over other additives found in commercial pet foods.
T. minus forms compact slightly glaucous symmetrical tufts, 12 to 18 inches high.
In 2009, retailer Express introduced its (Minus the) Leather Biker Jacket, which was met with great enthusiasm by consumers.
Gaiam - From laundry to floor care, Gaiam has a great selection of organic products minus the harsh chemicals.
Both these organic ingredients have found their way into the common kitchen, earning a spot next to the coffee maker for having a punch comparable to a regular cup of joe, minus the acidity that coffee can yield.
In general, the MPS is based on the time, distance, or score of the 6th place finisher, plus or minus 10 percent.