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Word: Deduction
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin deductio(n-), from the verb deducere (see deduce)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈdʌkʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action of deducting or subtracting something
Short Definition:action of deducting or subtracting something
Examples:- the dividend will be paid without deduction of tax
Definition:
the inference of particular instances by reference to a general law or principle
Short Definition:inference of particular instances by reference to general law or principle
Examples:- the detective must uncover the murderer by deduction from facts
- we do not yet know if these deductions are correct
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