deduction /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ noun plural deductions
plural deductions
Learner's definition of DEDUCTION
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a [noncount] : the act of taking away something (such as an amount of money) from a total扣除;减除 b [count] : something (such as an amount of money) that is or can be subtracted from a total扣除额;减除数 2
a [noncount] : the act or process of using logic or reason to form a conclusion or opinion about something : the act or process of deducing something演绎;推断 b [count] : a conclusion or opinion that is based on logic or reason推论;用演绎法推得的结论