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deduction

de·duc·tion [ di dúksh'n ] (plural de·duc·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. amount deducted: an amount that is subtracted from something, especially as an allowance against tax

2. subtraction of amount: the act of subtracting an amount for a purpose

3. conclusion drawn: a conclusion drawn from available information

4. drawing conclusion: the process of drawing a conclusion from available information

5. logic logical conclusion: a conclusion reached by applying the rules of logic to a premise

6. logic reasoning: the forming of conclusions by applying the rules of logic to a premise

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