Deduction Meaning and Definition


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Deduction meaning

Word: Deduction

How to pronounce: dɪˈdʌkʃn

Noun

Definitions:

1. The action of deducting or subtracting something.

Example sentences: "The dividend will be paid without deduction of tax"

2. The inference of particular instances by reference to a general law or principle.

Example sentences: "The detective must uncover the murderer by deduction from facts"


Synonyms:

contribution

allocation

conclusion

logical conclusion

inference

subtraction

subtracting

exemption

rebate

allowance

reduction

discount

withholding

deductive reasoning

consequence

implication


Antonyms:

receipt


Derivations:

deducted

deductible

deductive

deduct

deduce

deducting


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Deduction in Other Languages...

Spanish: Deducción

German: Abzug

French: Déduction

Italian: Deduzione

Turkish: Indirim


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