Definition of deduce
deduced
;deducing
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Examples of deduce in a Sentence
I can deduce from the simple observation of your behavior that you're trying to hide something from me.
Recent Examples of deduce from the Web
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Dominick allows the cauldron of her terrifying situation to slowly awaken Susy’s awareness of her own personal power — her power to reason and deduce by using all her other senses.
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Internet sleuths immediately deduce that Taylor is likely talking about Katy, and Katy tweets this in response:
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So, Guy took a negative and and tried to deduce a conclusion.
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Origin and Etymology of deduce
Middle English, from Latin deducere, literally, to lead away, from de- + ducere to lead — more at 1tow
First Known Use: 15th century
Synonym Discussion of deduce
Other Logic Terms
DEDUCE Defined for English Language Learners
deduce
playDefinition of deduce for English Language Learners
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: to use logic or reason to form (a conclusion or opinion about something) : to decide (something) after thinking about the known facts
DEDUCE Defined for Kids
deduce
playDefinition of deduce for Students
deduced
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: to figure out by using reason or logic What can we deduce from the evidence?
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