Meaning & use
deduction
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A conclusion reached through logical reasoning, or an amount subtracted from a total.
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Sherlock Holmes was famous for his brilliant deductions based on tiny details.
After tax deductions, her final paycheck was smaller than expected.
A note on using this word
In logic, deduction moves from general principles to a specific conclusion, unlike induction, which reasons from specific observations to a general rule.
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2. noun
An amount that is or may be subtracted, especially from taxable income or a total payment.
Charitable donations can be claimed as a tax deduction.
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