pre-withholding
|pre-with-hold-ing|
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🇺🇸
/priː-wɪðˈhoʊldɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/priː-wɪðˈhəʊldɪŋ/
(withhold)
holding back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-withholding' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'withhold' meaning 'to hold back'.
Historical Evolution
'Pre-withholding' evolved from the concept of 'withholding' with the addition of the prefix 'pre-' to indicate an action taken in advance.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold back in advance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of withholding something in advance, typically referring to taxes or payments.
The company made pre-withholdings on employee salaries for tax purposes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45