deduction

• Substantiv, das den Prozess bezeichnet, durch logisches Schlussfolgern zu einer Schlussfolgerung zu gelangen, oder die Handlung, einen Betrag von einer Gesamtsumme abzuziehen.

A noun referring to the process of reaching a conclusion based on reasoning and evidence, or the act of subtracting an amount from a total.

1. Logical reasoningB2formal

   The process of reaching a conclusion based on known facts or general principles.

   Deduktion

   • The detective made a brilliant deduction from the clues.
   • Using deduction, she figured out the answer to the puzzle.
   • His deduction that the suspect was lying proved correct.

   Synonymeconclusioninferenceratiocinationreasoningsyllogism

   Antonymeabductioninduction

2. Subtraction of amountB1formal

   An amount that is subtracted from a total, especially from income or a bill.

   Abzug

   • The tax deduction reduced his overall payment.
   • She claimed a deduction for her charitable donations.
   • The company offers a deduction for early payment of invoices.

   Synonymeabatementallowancecutdiscountrebatereductionsubtraction

   Antonymeadditionaugmentationincrease