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deduce
Meaning: to reach a conclusion through logical reasoning
deduce in a sentence
How deduce is used in real sentences:
From the muddy footprints, the detective could deduce that someone had entered through the back door.
After reviewing the sales figures quarter by quarter, the manager deduced that the new pricing had scared away regular customers.
“From a crescent-shaped scratch, the team could deduce that one clamp was twisting under pressure.”
— from the passage The Long Descent
Synonyms for deduce
Other words for deduce — infer, conclude and surmise — carry the same meaning.
Antonyms of deduce
Words that mean the opposite of deduce:
- guess
- assume
Where it comes from
From Latin deducere 'to lead down or away' (de- 'from' + ducere 'to lead')
Word parts
- duc/duct — lead
deduce: de- (down, from) + duc (lead)
Memory hook
DE (down/away) + DUCE (lead) — leading a conclusion out from clues.