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what is 'deduction'


de·duc·tion

diˈdəkSHən/
noun
noun: deduction
  1. 1.
    the action of deducting or subtracting something.
    "the dividend will be paid without deduction of tax"
    synonyms: subtraction, removal, debit, abstraction
    "the deduction of tax"
    • an amount that is or may be deducted from something, especially from taxable income or tax to be paid.
      plural noun: deductions
      "tax deductions"
      synonyms: subtraction
      "gross pay, before deductions"
  2. 2.
    the inference of particular instances by reference to a general law or principle.
    "the detective must uncover the murderer by deduction from facts"
    synonyms: conclusion, inference, supposition, hypothesis, assumption, presumption; More
    archaicillation
    "she was right in her deduction"
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