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    Definitions -> M -> Minus

 Minus

Subtract. Take away. Decrease by.

Example: 8 minus 3 is 5. 8 - 3 = 5

If used on its own, then it means in the negative direction.

Example: "Minus 5 Degrees" means 5 degrees below zero.