Deduce ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Deduce ( verb )

1. To infer (something) by reasoning from something known or assumed.
2. To arrive at a conclusion by reasoning; deduce by inference.

Origin:

From latin deducere "to lead away, to deduce", from de- "away" + ducere "to lead".

Examples:

1. They deduced that the thief must have had a key to the building.
2. From the evidence, detectives deduced that the murder was committed by someone close to the victim.
3. I deduced from her behavior that she was hiding something.
4. He deduced that the company was in financial trouble by the way they were cutting costs.
5. I was able to deduce from her comments that she was not happy with the situation.

(As a noun)

Deduce ( noun )

1. To infer (something) by reasoning from something known or assumed.
2. To arrive at a conclusion by reasoning; deduce by inference.

Origin:

From latin deducere "to lead away, to deduce", from de- "away" + ducere "to lead".

Examples:

1. They deduced that the thief must have had a key to the building.
2. From the evidence, detectives deduced that the murder was committed by someone close to the victim.
3. I deduced from her behavior that she was hiding something.
4. He deduced that the company was in financial trouble by the way they were cutting costs.
5. I was able to deduce from her comments that she was not happy with the situation.