deduce
IPA: dɪdˈus
verb
- (transitive) To reach (a conclusion) by applying rules of logic or other forms of reasoning to given premises or known facts.
- (transitive) To examine, explain, or record (something) in an orderly manner.
- (transitive, archaic) To obtain (something) from some source; to derive.
- (intransitive, archaic) To be derived or obtained from some source.
- (transitive, obsolete) To take away (something); to deduct, to subtract (something).
- (transitive, obsolete, based on the word’s Latin etymon) To lead (something) forth.
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Examples of "deduce" in Sentences
- By examining the evidence carefully, the detective was able to deduce that the suspect had been at the scene of the crime
- From the clues left behind, I was able to deduce that my daughter had thrown a surprise party for my birthday
- Using his keen sense of observation, Sherlock Holmes was able to deduce that the missing diamond had been hidden in plain sight
- It didn't take long for the teacher to deduce that the student had copied his essay from the internet
- Based on her behaviors and reactions, I could deduce that she was nervous about giving her presentation
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