Pronunciation

/dɪˈdjuːs/

Definitions

Noun

• Deduction: The act or process of arriving at a conclusion based on reasoning from given facts or premises. For example: “The detective deduced the murderer’s identity through careful analysis.”
• Inference: A conclusion drawn from indirect evidence or reasoning. For example: “From her silence, one could deduce that she was upset.”

Verb

• To deduce: To infer or conclude something by logical reasoning or examination of facts. For example: “Based on the evidence, the scientist deduced the cause of the outbreak.”
• To infer: To draw a conclusion from what is not explicitly stated or shown. For example: “One can deduce from their body language that they are nervous.”

Phrases

• “Deduce a fact” means to reach a conclusion based on available information.
• “Draw a deduction” implies making a conclusion after analyzing data.
• “Deductive reasoning” refers to a logical process of reasoning that moves from general principles to specific conclusions.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The lawyer presented a strong case, allowing the jury to deduce the defendant’s guilt.”
• Verb: “After studying the documents, he deduced that the suspect had been lying about their whereabouts.”
• Infinitive: “It’s important to be able to deduce meaning from context when reading literature.”

Synonyms

• Conclude
• Infer
• Reason
• Deduct
• Derive
• Establish
• Suggest

Antonyms

• Disprove
• Misinterpret
• Assume (incorrectly)