Definition of Deduction

1. Noun. A reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket.

Exact synonyms: Tax Deduction, Tax Write-off
Specialized synonyms: Tax Benefit, Tax Break, Business Deduction, Exemption
Generic synonyms: Write-down, Write-off

2. Noun. An amount or percentage deducted.
Exact synonyms: Discount
Generic synonyms: Adjustment, Allowance
Specialized synonyms: Trade Discount
Derivative terms: Discount

3. Noun. Something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied). "His resignation had political implications"
Exact synonyms: Entailment, Implication
Generic synonyms: Illation, Inference
Derivative terms: Entail, Implicate, Imply, Imply

4. Noun. Reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect).
Exact synonyms: Deductive Reasoning, Synthesis
Generic synonyms: Abstract Thought, Logical Thinking, Reasoning
Specialized synonyms: Syllogism
Derivative terms: Deduce, Deduce, Deduct, Synthesise, Synthetic, Synthetical

5. Noun. The act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole). "He complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
Exact synonyms: Subtraction
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminution, Reduction, Step-down
Specialized synonyms: Bite, Withholding
Derivative terms: Deduct, Subtract
Antonyms: Addition

6. Noun. The act of reducing the selling price of merchandise.
Exact synonyms: Discount, Price Reduction
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminution, Reduction, Step-down
Derivative terms: Discount

Definition of Deduction

1. n. Act or process of deducing or inferring.

Definition of Deduction

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Deduction

1. The logical derivation of a conclusion from certain premises. The conclusion will be true if the premises are true and the deductive argument is valid. Compare: induction . (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deduction

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