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deduction
reasoning from general to specific
In more detail
1. (noun) the process of reaching a conclusion by using logic and facts you already know
2. (noun) an amount of money that is subtracted from a total
Examples
- 1. By deduction, if all birds have feathers and a penguin is a bird, then a penguin must have feathers.
- 2. The deduction from my salary for taxes was $300 this month.
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