Deduction (noun)
Syllable division: de‧duc‧tion
How to pronounce: US: /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/ UK: /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/
#1 Meaning: The action of something being deducted or subtracted.
Example:
> Her mother deducted $50 from her monthly allowance.
> They will not deduct tax from the dividend when paying it.
# 2 Meaning: the implication of specific instances by suggestion to a common law or principle.
Example:
> The murder needs to be uncovered by deduction of facts.
> Some detectives are known to make clever deductions.
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