deduction
/dɪˈdʌkʃən/ noun B2- That which is deducted; that which is subtracted or removed. · Near-synonyms: extract, reduction; see also Thesaurus:decrement
- A sum that can be removed in tax calculations, usually from the taxable amount; something that is written off. · standard deduction· You might want to donate the old junk and just take the deduction.
- A sum withheld from an employee's pay for the purpose of paying tax.
- A conclusion; that which is deduced, concluded or figured out. · He arrived at the deduction that the butler didn't do it.
- The ability or skill to deduce or figure out; the power of reason · Through his powers of deduction, he realized that the plan would never work.
Plural deductions
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We don’t need your deductions, Mr.
Like all other arts, the Science of Deduction and Analysis is one which can only be acquired by long and patient study nor, is life long enough to allow any mortal to attain the highest possible perfection in it.
I drew your attention to it; but with the pressure of other events you had hardly the time to give it the consideration which would have enabled you to draw deductions from it.
THE SCIENCE OF DEDUCTION.
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