Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deduction
noun
/dɪˈdʌkʃən/
Definition
The process of reaching a conclusion by reasoning from the general to the specific.
Examples
- In math, deduction is used to solve problems by applying known theories.
- The detective made a deduction based on the clues left at the scene.
- Her deduction about the meeting’s time was correct.
Meaning
Deduction involves taking general principles or premises and applying them to particular situations to arrive at logical conclusions.
Synonyms
- inference
- conclusion
- reasoning
- result
- derivation
