Meaning & use
Deduce
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to reach a conclusion by reasoning from known facts or general principles.
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From the muddy footprints, the detective deduced that the intruder had come through the garden.
Scientists deduced the planet's composition by analyzing light from its atmosphere.
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From Latin "deducere," to lead down or draw out; contrasts with "induce," which builds general conclusions from specific observations.
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