deduction
/dɪˈdʌkʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #5651 in the learning path
推断；演绎
Definitions
n. A conclusion reached through reasoning, or the reasoning process itself.
推断；演绎
n. An amount taken away from a total, or its removal.
扣除；扣除额
Example
Her deduction was simple: muddy shoes meant someone had visited.
她的推断很简单：鞋子上有泥，说明有人来过。
Employees should check each deduction from their salary to ensure that their final payment is accurate.
员工应核查工资中的每项扣款，确保最终实发金额准确。
Collocations
- logical deduction
- tax deduction
- deduction from pay
Word family
- deduce (v.)
- deduct (v.)
- deductive (adj.)
- deductible (adj.)
Usage tip
推断对应动词deduce；扣除对应动词deduct。
FAQ
- What does deduction mean?
- A conclusion reached through reasoning, or the reasoning process itself. An amount taken away from a total, or its removal.
- How is deduction pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈdʌkʃən/, US /dɪˈdʌkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
