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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deduction

/dɪˈdʌkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does deduction mean?

noun

The process of drawing a conclusion or inference from evidence or reasoning. A conclusion or inference drawn from evidence or reasoning.

Example

"The detective made a deduction based on the suspicious behavior and the torn piece of fabric."

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