deduction

• Nom désignant le processus de tirer une conclusion à partir d'un raisonnement et de preuves, ou l'action de soustraire un montant d'un total.

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.

   déduction (logique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesconclusioninferenceratiocinationreasoningsyllogism

   Antonymesabductioninduction

2. Subtraction of amountB1formal

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

   Déduction (soustraction d'un montant)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabatementallowancecutdiscountrebatereductionsubtraction

   Antonymesadditionaugmentationincrease