Definition deduction in British English

deduction noun

noun

/dɪˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/

an amount or number taken from a total

Example

Italian workers pay far more in tax and other deductions.

Synonyms and related words

accumulation allocation allowance

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1.1

the process of taking an amount or number from a total

Example

Interest will be paid without deduction of tax.

Synonyms and related words

addition arithmetic assessment

something that you know from the information or evidence that you have

Example

We know he is guilty, but it takes more than deductions to win a court case.

Synonyms and related words

thought idea belief

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2.1

the process of finding something out by considering the information or evidence that you have

Example

his amazing powers of deduction

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thought consideration assessment