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Deduction

Definition

The act of finding or reaching a conclusion by reasoning or logic, or a sum of money that is taken away from something, such as an employee's salary, as a penalty or to pay for something.

Example Sentences

1The detective used deduction to figure out who had committed the crime.
2Is the insurance premium a fixed amount or is it a deduction from your monthly salary?
3The company made a deduction from her pay for being late to work three times.
4If you make a charitable donation, you can claim it as a deduction on your tax return.
5The police used deduction to piece together the events of the accident and determine who was at fault.

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