deduction
noun/dɪˈdʌkʃən/
Frequency rank: #7,996 most common English word
Meaning
a conclusion reached by reasoning from evidence or known facts.
Example sentence
After reviewing all the evidence, the detective made an impressive deduction about the identity of the suspect.
Synonyms & related words
- inference
- conclusion
- reasoning
- judgment
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