CEFR C1

deductions

noun

Meaning

Conclusions reached by reasoning from general principles or known facts.

Examples

Her deductions about the company's financial health were based on a careful review of the quarterly reports.
The scientist's deductions were eventually proven correct through a series of rigorous experiments.

Synonyms: ideas, inferences, conclusions, reasoning

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deductions (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: dɪˈdʌkʃənz

Definition

Conclusions reached by reasoning from general principles or known facts.

Examples

Her deductions about the company's financial health were based on a careful review of the quarterly reports.
The scientist's deductions were eventually proven correct through a series of rigorous experiments.
He prides himself on his ability to make quick deductions when faced with complex puzzles.

How to Use deductions

deduction from (prepositional phrase): An amount removed from a total. — "The deduction from his salary was unexpected."
make a deduction (collocation): The act of inferring or subtracting. — "It takes time to make a logical deduction from such limited information."

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