deduction synonyms

deduction

n.

  1. The act of deducing

    inferring, concluding, reasoning; see thought 1.

  2. A conclusion

    result, answer, inference, corollary; see judgment 3, opinion 1.

  3. A reduction

    subtraction, abatement, decrease, write-off; see discount, reduction 1.

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