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deduce

[ dih-doos, -dyoos ]

verb (used with object)

deduced, deducing.
  1. to derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed; infer:

    From the evidence the detective deduced that the gardener had done it.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. to trace the derivation of; trace the course of:

    to deduce one's lineage.



deduce

/ ɪˈː /

verb

  1. may take a clause as object to reach (a conclusion about something) by reasoning; conclude (that); infer
  2. archaic.
    to trace the origin, course, or derivation of
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • ˌܳˈٲ, noun
  • ˈܳ, adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of deduce1

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin ŧū “to lead down, derive,” from ŧ- de- + ū “to lead”
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of deduce1

C15: from Latin ŧū to lead away, derive, from de- + ū to lead
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Example Sentences

He confidently illustrates what he’s deduced by drawing a grid on a whiteboard and yammering as his suspects and colleagues watch, slack-jawed.

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For now, until the Spring Statement next week, we can deduce that there are around a million people who will lose their entire £70 a week or £3,500 a year payment.

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Walk outside and turn your body slowly in a complete circle and you’ll be able to deduce the same conclusion without paying the price of admission.

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Several Syrian sources have deduced that out of almost 50 new military roles that have been announced, at least six have gone to foreigners.

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To be alive is to perform, and to deduce when the performance stops, or is supposed to stop, is tricky.

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