deduction

[dɪˈdʌkʃən]

deduction Definition

• 1. the process of reaching a conclusion or making a judgment based on evidence and reasoning
• 2. an amount that is subtracted from something, especially from taxable income or tax to be paid

Using deduction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deduction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The detective made a deduction based on the evidence at the crime scene.

• Example

  The company offers a deduction for employees who use public transportation.

• Example

  The deduction of expenses reduced his taxable income.

• Example

  Her salary was reduced by a deduction for health insurance.

deduction Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deduction

• inference
• conclusion
• reasoning
• subtraction
• discount

Antonyms for deduction

• addition
• increase

Idioms Using deduction

• beyond deduction

  impossible to infer or conclude

  Example

  The cause of the accident was beyond deduction.

• make a deduction

  to reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

  Example

  Based on the evidence, I can make a deduction about what happened.

• without deduction

  without any reduction or subtraction

  Example

  The prize money will be given without deduction of taxes.

Phrases with deduction

• deduction from

  a reduction in the amount of something

  Example

  There will be a deduction from your paycheck for taxes.

• deduction under Section 80C

  a tax deduction allowed for certain investments and expenses under Section 80C of the Indian Income Tax Act

  Example

  You can claim a deduction under Section 80C for contributions to a Public Provident Fund account.

• deduction game

  a type of logic puzzle where players use clues to eliminate possibilities and deduce the correct answer

  Example

  Sudoku is a popular deduction game.

Origins of deduction

from Latin 'deductio', meaning 'leading away'

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Summary: deduction in Brief

The term 'deduction' [dɪˈdʌkʃən] refers to the process of reaching a conclusion or making a judgment based on evidence and reasoning. It also denotes an amount subtracted from something, such as taxable income or tax to be paid. Examples include 'The detective made a deduction based on the evidence at the crime scene.' and 'The company offers a deduction for employees who use public transportation.' Phrases like 'deduction from' and idioms like 'make a deduction' extend the concept.