Definitions

1. verb

to reach a conclusion or make an inference from evidence or reasoning

“She was able to deduce the time from the position of the sun.”

2. verb

to arrive at a conclusion or make an assumption based on incomplete information

“He deduced that the company was in financial trouble from the latest quarterly report.”

3. noun

a conclusion or inference reached by reasoning or evidence

“The detective’s deduction led to the arrest of the suspect.”