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deduce

/dɪˈdjuːs/
verb
  1. To reach a conclusion by applying rules of logic to given premises.

  2. To take away; to deduct; to subtract.

    "to deduce a part from the whole"

  3. (Latinism) To lead forth.

Synonymsconclude, infer
Antonymsinduce

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