deduction
Translation
deduction, inference, subtraction, discount
Examples
His deduction was based on the available evidence.
His deduction was based on the available evidence.
Tax deductions can lower your taxable income.
Tax deductions can lower your taxable income.
Grammar Patterns
((a deduction)) ((from sth.)) a conclusion based on evidence His deduction was based on the available evidence.
((a deduction)) ((from sth.)) an amount taken away from a total Tax deductions can lower your taxable income.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conclusion, inference (for meaning 1); subtraction, reduction (for meaning 2)
Etymology
From Latin 'deductio' (a leading away, a conclusion). Related to the verb 'deduce'.
Memory Tips
Two meanings: 1) a mental 'subtraction' of possibilities to find the truth (like Sherlock), 2) a financial 'subtraction' from a total amount.