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Deduction

/dɪˈdʊkʃən/

That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed

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📖 Definitions of "Deduction"

noun

1
That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed
2
A sum that can be removed from tax calculations; something that is written off
"You might want to donate the old junk and just take the deduction."
3
A process of reasoning that moves from the general to the specific, in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented, so that the conclusion cannot be false if the premises are true.
4
A conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out
"He arrived at the deduction that the butler didn't do it."

🔄 Synonyms of "Deduction"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
implicationnoun	(countable) A possible, or indirect, effect or result of a decision or action.
synthesisnoun	The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
discountnoun	(transitive) To sell at a reduced price.
entailmentnoun	The act of logically entailing, the state of being entailed, or something that is entailed.
subtractionnoun	(arithmetic, uncountable) The process of subtracting a number from another.
tax deduction	A tax deduction or benefit is an amount deducted from taxable income, usually based on expenses such as those incurred to produce additional income.
deductive reasoningnoun	Inference in which the conclusion cannot be false given that the premises are true.
price reductionnoun	the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise

↔️ Antonyms of "Deduction"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
additionnoun	(uncountable, arithmetic) The arithmetic operation of adding.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Deduction"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
entailmentnoun	The act of logically entailing, the state of being entailed, or something that is entailed.
implicationnoun	(countable) A possible, or indirect, effect or result of a decision or action.
synthesisnoun	The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
deductive reasoningnoun	Inference in which the conclusion cannot be false given that the premises are true.
discountnoun	A reduction in price.
subtractionnoun	(arithmetic, uncountable) The process of subtracting a number from another.
price reductionnoun	the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
tax deduction	A tax deduction or benefit is an amount deducted from taxable income, usually based on expenses such as those incurred to produce additional income.
deductverb	To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller or less by some amount.
reductionnoun	The act, process, or result of reducing.
restrainingnoun	The act by which someone or something is restrained.
restraintnoun	(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
holdbacknoun	A restraint; a device or part of a device that operates to restrain.
drawdownnoun	The act of reduction or depletion (including through withdrawal or utilization).
abatementnoun	The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression.
conclusionnoun	The end, finish, close or last part of something.
offnoun	(usually in phrases such as 'from the off', 'at the off', etc.) Beginning; starting point.
demotionnoun	An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status.
withheld	That has been kept or held back from the possession or knowledge of another.
reliefnoun	The removal of stress or discomfort.