Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eduction
noun
/ɪˈdʌkʃən/
Definition
The process of drawing out or eliciting information or understanding from a source, often through reasoning or inference.
Examples
- The teacher used eduction to help students discover answers on their own.
- Through careful eduction, she was able to infer the underlying principles of the theory.
- His ability for eduction made him an excellent counselor, guiding others to conclusions they had not considered.
Meaning
Eduction refers to the act of extracting knowledge or understanding, especially in a way that is thoughtful or reflective.
Synonyms
- Inference
- Deduction
- Extraction
