Deduction ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Deduction ( noun )

1. The action or process of deducing something.
2. A thing that is deduced; a conclusion reached by reasoning.
3. A deduction made from a larger amount, especially a sum of money allowed by the government to be taken off taxable income.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin deductio(n-), from deducere "lead away", from de- "away" + ducere "to lead".

Examples:

1. The detective made several deductions about the crime.
2. The deduction of 50 dollars on his taxes saved him a lot of money.
3. The deduction of the evidence led the investigators to the suspect.
4. He made a deduction from the facts presented.
5. The deductions made by the scientist were groundbreaking.

(As a verb)

Deduction ( verb )

1. The action or process of deducing something.
2. A thing that is deduced; a conclusion reached by reasoning.
3. A deduction made from a larger amount, especially a sum of money allowed by the government to be taken off taxable income.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin deductio(n-), from deducere "lead away", from de- "away" + ducere "to lead".

Examples:

1. The detective made several deductions about the crime.
2. The deduction of 50 dollars on his taxes saved him a lot of money.
3. The deduction of the evidence led the investigators to the suspect.
4. He made a deduction from the facts presented.
5. The deductions made by the scientist were groundbreaking.