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deduce: Meaning and Definition of
de•duce
Pronunciation: (di-ds', -dys'), [key]
— -duced, -duc•ing.
- to derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed; infer: From the evidence the detective deduced that the gardener had done it.
- to trace the derivation of; trace the course of: to deduce one's lineage.
See also:
- deduce (Thesaurus)
