deduction
/dɪˈdəkʃən/
the process of reaching a conclusion by reasoning from general principles
deduction in a sentence
“Through deduction, she solved the mystery.”
Origin of deduction
Latin deductio a leading down from deducere to lead down from de- down + ducere to lead
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