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The detective made a deduction from the muddy shoeprint.
What does Deduction mean?
A conclusion based on reasoning.
Dictionary definition
A conclusion reached by reasoning from known facts or rules.
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A deduction should be supported by facts.
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Strong readers explain the evidence behind each deduction.
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What does deduction mean?
Deduction means A conclusion based on reasoning.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to deduction?
The choice "inference" is closest in meaning because deduction means a conclusion based on reasoning.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for deduction?
The choice "guess" is a strong contrast because deduction means a conclusion based on reasoning.
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WordDeduction.
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MeaningDeduction means A conclusion based on reasoning.
ExampleExample: The detective made a deduction from the muddy shoeprint.
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- Syllables
- dih · duk · shun
- Strongest beat
- duk
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on duk.
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Synonyms
Words like Deduction
inferenceA conclusion based on evidence.
conclusionAn answer reached after thinking.
reasoned answerAn answer supported by facts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
guessAn answer without enough support.
assumptionAn idea accepted without proof.
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Deduction word family
Base word
deduction
noun
deduction
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