Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Deduction.
How to pronounce deduction:
US
Deduction - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tax deductiontax write-offHypernyms (Closely Related)
write-downwrite-offHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An amount or percentage deducted
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discountHypernyms (Closely Related)
adjustmentallowanceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
Example: "His resignation had political implications"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
entailmentimplicationReasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deductive reasoningsynthesisHypernyms (Closely Related)
abstract thoughtlogical thinkingreasoningHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)
Example: "He complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subtractionHypernyms (Closely Related)
decreasediminutionreductionstep-downHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discountprice reductionExample Sentences
"The detective made a deduction based on the evidence found at the crime scene."
"The deduction on my paycheck was for taxes and retirement contributions."
"He used a logical deduction to solve the complex math problem."
"The deduction of points for each incorrect answer lowered his overall test score."
"Her deduction about the company's financial health turned out to be accurate."
Word Game Points
Is DEDUCTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deduction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEDUCTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is DEDUCTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deduction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEDUCTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is DEDUCTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deduction is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEDUCTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
